Koan – Hekiganroku – No. 3 – Zen Master Baso’s “Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha”
The Case The great zen master Baso was seriously ill. The chief priest of the temple came to pay his respects. He …
Zen Koan – Hekiganroku – No. 2 – Zen Master Joshu’ s “The Real Way Is Not Difficult”
The Case Joshu spoke to the assembly and said, “The real Way is not difficult. It only abhors choice and attachment. With …