Zen Ink #2

Joshu's Dog; The Gateless Gate, Case 1

A monk asked Joshu, a Chinese Zen master: "Has a dog Buddha-nature or not?"

Joshu answered: "Mu.*"

*Mu: Neither yes nor no; the rejection of dualistic thinking

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A koan is a short Zen story or exchange offered for your contemplation.

ZEN INK is a series of hand-drawn illustrations of traditional koans, presented for your consideration—for you to sit with.

May you find peace in your practice!