In Chinese Chan and Korean Seon Buddhism, meditating on a huatou, a key phrase of a kōan, is also a major Zen meditation method. The Japanese word kōan is the Sino-Japanese …

Zen Koans are self-paradoxical riddles used as a meditation discipline in Zen Buddhism. The point of the koan is to exhaust the analytic and egoic mind in order to reveal the more intuitive …

Dec 31, 2018 · To go beyond meaning you might need a helpful phrase. Koans are one of the most meaningful practices in Zen Buddhism. Usually translated as “nonsensical,” the …

We feature a list of koans, from many sources, in our KALPA Library, many of which are linked to archived dharma talks. As a PZI member, you have unlimited access to everything we post in …

Koans (from Chinese kung-an, literally “public notice,” or “public announcement”) are based on anecdotes of Zen (Chinese: Ch’an) masters. There are said to be 1,700 koans in all.

Feb 21, 2019 · A koan (pronounced /ko.an/) is a story, dialog, question, or statement in the history and lore of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, generally containing aspects that are inaccessible to …

Koans are mystical riddles or paradoxical statements used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deep thought and illuminate the nature of reality beyond logical reasoning. They serve as tools for …

A koan (pronounced /ko.an/ Japanese 公案) is a story, dialog, question, or statement from the history and lore of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, generally containing aspects that are inaccessible to …

Oct 2, 2024 · Koan meditation is a traditional Zen Buddhist practice that uses paradoxical riddles or statements (called koans) to challenge the mind, break habitual thought patterns, and lead …

Apr 2, 2025 · A koan is a story, dialogue, question, or statement used in Zen practice to aid in meditation. Traditionally, koans are employed by Zen masters during training to help disciples …