Category: Koan

Millions of people today are fascinated by Zen, even though Zen teaches them to believe in “nothing” and that everything is illusory and impermanent. Zen accepts only one reality. …

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z _______________________ A Āchārya – …

One day Tokusan went down toward the dining room, holding his bowls. Seppõ met him and asked, “Where are you off … Twenty monks and one nun, who was named …

For many people Zen could be anything but fun. However, that’s not the case for Carlos Valencia and Diego Otero … The seventh illustration continues with Master Qianfeng’s story. …

Mumonkan, Mu Mun Kwan, Wu Men Kuan, Wu-men kuan, Wu-men-kuan, Wumenguan (Gateless Gate, Gate of Gatelessness) represents a collection of 48 koans, compiled and provided with commentaries and verses …

The basic story speaks about the relationship between a hermit monk and an orphan left in his charge. Together they care for a temple in the middle of a remote …

 A monk asked Joshu, “Has a dog the Buddha Nature?” Joshu answered, “Mu.” In order to master Zen, you must pass the barrier of the patriarchs. To attain this …

Boundless wind and moon – the eye within eyes, Inexhaustible heaven and earth – the light beyond light The willow dark, the flower bright – ten thousand houses; Knock …

Case Seizei said to Sozan, “Seizei is utterly destitute. Will you give him support?” Sozan called out, “Seizei!” Seizei responded, “Yes, sir!” Sozan said, “You have finished three cups …

The Case Joshu went to a hermit’s cottage and asked, “Is the master in? Is the master in?” The hermit raised his fist. Joshu said, “The water is too …