ZEN INK #4

Not the Wind, Not the Flag; Gateless Gate, Case 29

Two monks were arguing about a flag. 

One said: "The flag is moving."

The other said: "The wind is moving."

The sixth patriarch happened to be passing by. He told them: "Not the wind, not the flag; mind is moving."

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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!