Zen Koans
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In each episode, we narrate a Koan, inviting you to explore their timeless intricate layers of meaning.
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FEB 13, 2024
Not Far from Buddhahood
A university student while visiting Gasan asked him: "Have you ever read the Christian Bible?" "No, read it to me," said Gasan. ________________________________ You can find koans at Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZenKoans/ If you would like to support: https://www.patreon.com/ZenKoansPodcast
2 MIN
DEC 9, 2023
Great Waves
In the early days of the Meiji era there lived a well-known wrestler called O-nami, Great Waves. ________________________________ You can find us at Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZenKoans/ If you would like to support: https://www.patreon.com/ZenKoansPodcast
3 MIN
NOV 5, 2023
My Heart Burns Like Fire
Soyen Shaku, the first Zen teacher to come to America, said: "My heart burns like fire but my eyes are as cold as dead ashes." He made the following rules which he practiced every day of his life. ________________________________ You can find us at Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZenKoans/ If you would like to support: https://www.patreon.com/ZenKoansPodcast
2 MIN
NOV 1, 2023
A Parable
Buddha told a parable in sutra:A man travelling across a field encountered a tiger. He fled, the tiger after him. Coming to a precipice, he caught hold of the root of a wild vine and swung himself down over the edge. -------------------------------- If you would like to support: https://patreon.com/ZenKoansPodcast
2 MIN
OCT 17, 2023
Muddy Road
Tanzan and Ekido were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was still falling. Coming around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection. -------------------------------- If you would like to support: https://patreon.com/ZenKoansPodcast
2 MIN
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