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| − | '''101 [[Zen]] Stories''' is a 1919 compilation of [[Zen]] [[koans]] including 19th and early 20th century anecdotes compiled by Nyogen Senzaki, and a translation of Shasekishū, written in the 13th century by [[Japanese]] [[Zen]] [[master]] Mujū (無住) (literally, "non-dweller"). The [[book]] was reprinted by Paul Reps as part of [[Zen]] Flesh, [[Zen]] Bones. Well-known [[koans]] in the collection include A Cup of Tea (1), The [[Sound]] of One Hand (21), No [[Water]], No [[Moon]] (29), and Everything is Best (31). | + | |
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| + | '''101 [[Zen]] Stories''' is a 1919 compilation of [[Zen]] [[koans]] [[including]] 19th and early 20th century anecdotes compiled by [[Nyogen Senzaki]], and a translation of Shasekishū, written in the 13th century by [[Japanese]] [[Zen]] [[master]] Mujū ([[無住]]) (literally, "non-dweller"). The [[book]] was reprinted by Paul Reps as part of [[Zen]] Flesh, [[Zen]] [[Bones]]. Well-known [[koans]] in the collection include A Cup of Tea (1), The [[Sound]] of One Hand (21), No [[Water]], No [[Moon]] (29), and Everything is Best (31). | ||
== A Cup of Tea == | == A Cup of Tea == | ||
| − | : Nan-in, a [[Japanese]] [[master]] during the Meiji {{Wiki|era}} (1868-1912), received a {{Wiki|university}} {{Wiki|professor}} who came to inquire about [[Zen]]. | + | : Nan-in, a [[Japanese]] [[master]] during the {{Wiki|Meiji}} {{Wiki|era}} (1868-1912), received a {{Wiki|university}} {{Wiki|professor}} who came to inquire about [[Zen]]. |
: Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring. | : Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring. | ||
: The {{Wiki|professor}} watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. "It is overfull. No more will go in!" | : The {{Wiki|professor}} watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. "It is overfull. No more will go in!" | ||
| − | : "Like this cup," Nan-in said, "you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you [[Zen]] unless you first [[empty]] your cup?" | + | : "Like this cup," Nan-in said, "you are full of your [[own]] opinions and speculations. How can I show you [[Zen]] unless you first [[empty]] your cup?" |
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Latest revision as of 12:03, 29 December 2023
101 Zen Stories is a 1919 compilation of Zen koans including 19th and early 20th century anecdotes compiled by Nyogen Senzaki, and a translation of Shasekishū, written in the 13th century by Japanese Zen master Mujū (無住) (literally, "non-dweller"). The book was reprinted by Paul Reps as part of Zen Flesh, Zen Bones. Well-known koans in the collection include A Cup of Tea (1), The Sound of One Hand (21), No Water, No Moon (29), and Everything is Best (31).
A Cup of Tea
- Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
- Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring.
- The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. "It is overfull. No more will go in!"
- "Like this cup," Nan-in said, "you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?"
