Single Stone Zen Sangha

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 ...