The Koan of Baso's Very Mind
The Koan of Baso’s Very Mind
“If we explain the word ‘Buddha’ we must rinse our mouths for three days afterwards.” – Wumen Huikai Baso’s Very Mind is the 30th case or koan in the Mumonkan, The Gateless Barrier, a collection of koans compiled in the 13th century by Rinzai master Wumen Huikai (known as Mumon Ekai in Japan). The 48 koans in the collection are all sourced from well-known scenes and moments through the history…
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