Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 11: Joshu Sees The Hermits

›
The Case: Jõshû went to a hermit's cottage and asked, "Is the master in? Is the master in?"  The hermit raised his fist.  Jõ...
2 comments:
Monday, December 15, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 10: Seizei is Utterly Destitute

›
The Case:    Seizei said to Sõzan, "Seizei is utterly destitude.  Will you give him support?" Sõzan called out, "Seize...
Monday, December 1, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 9: Daitsu Chisho Buddha

›
The Case:   A monk asked Kõyõ Seijõ, "Daitsû Chishõ Buddha sat in zazen for ten kalpas and still could not attain Buddhahood.  He d...
1 comment:
Saturday, November 29, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 8: Keichu The Wheel-Maker

›
The Case:    Gettan Oshõ said, "Keichû, the first wheelmaker, made a cart whose wheels had a hundred spokes. Now, suppose you took a...
Thursday, November 27, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 7: "Wash Your Bowl"

›
The Case: A monk said to Jõshû, "I have just entered this monastery. Please teach me."   "Have you eaten your rice p...
3 comments:
Monday, November 24, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 6: The Buddha Holds Up a Flower

›
The Case:    When Shakyamuni Buddha was at Mount Grdhrakuta, he held out a flower to his listeners.  Everyone was silent. Only Mahakashy...
2 comments:
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Mumonkan - Case 5: Kyogen's "Man Up a Tree"

›
The Case: Kyõgen Oshõ said, "It is like a man up in a tree hanging from a branch with his mouth; his hands grasp no bough, his feet...
2 comments: