Koan
Concept
A phrase, few words, or a few lines long, often not making sense to the rational mind, used in Zen practice as an invitation to non-dual experience and to puncture the sense of self.
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Videos Mentioning Koan
Zen Master Henry Shukman — 20 Minutes of Calm and The Powerful World of Koans | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A phrase, few words, or a few lines long, often not making sense to the rational mind, used in Zen practice as an invitation to non-dual experience and to puncture the sense of self.
Henry Shukman — Zen, Ayahuasca vs. Meditation, and an Intro to Koans | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A story or riddle-like question used in Zen Buddhism to challenge the rational mind and open to non-dual levels of experience, such as 'what is the sound of one hand?'