Dharma Talks on the Mumonkan
Case #27, Nansen’s Not Mind, Not Buddha, Not a Thing
A monk asked Nansen, “Is there a fundamental truth that has never been expounded for people?” Nansen said, “There is.” ...
Case #28, Ryûtan’s Name Echoes On and On
The Case Tokusan (Ch. Deshan) visited Ryûtan and questioned him sincerely far into the night. It grew late and Ryûtan said, “Why don’t you retire?” Tokusan made his bows and lifted the ...