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Koan Talks
A kōan ( KOH-a(h)n; Japanese: 公案; Chinese: 公案; pinyin: gōng'àn [kʊ́ŋ ân]; Korean: 화두; Vietnamese: công án) is a story, dialogue, question, or statement from Chinese Chan Buddhist lore, supplemented with commentaries, that is used in Chan, Zen, Seon and Thiền Buddhist practice in different ways. The main goal of kōan practice in Zen is to achieve kenshō (Chinese: jianxing 見性), to see or observe one's buddha-nature.
Extended study of kōan literature as well as meditation (zazen) on a kōan is a major feature of modern Rinzai Zen. They are also studied in the Sōtō school of Zen to a lesser extent. In Chinese Chan and Korean Seon Buddhism, meditating on a huatou, a key phrase of a kōan, is also a major Zen meditation method.
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After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into PovertyBuddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and... Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment, Compassion, Practice, Work |
Jun 08 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassion is a ConversationA conversation is what we are doing together. Buddhas are sitting upright and still, in the midst of everything, having a conversation with silence. The story of his Nanchuan and his sickle. Meeting... Compassion, Global Warming, Koan, Global Warming, Stillness, Ceremony |
Sep 15 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #1Case 67 of the Book of Serenity; there is not a single sentient being who does not fully possess the wisdom of the enlightened mind. Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity, Book of Serenity, Forgiveness, Buddha... |
Apr 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #1Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity, Wisdom, Love, Attachment |
Apr 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesYRB-2018-Spring, Nirvana, Koan, Poetry |
Apr 03 2018 4 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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The Teaching of the Buddha’s Whole LifetimeYunmen's appropriate response; being Buddha right where you are: Master Ma being ready to die; Koan, Mindfulness, Delusion, Nirvana |
Aug 05 2017 AM No Abode Hermitage |