Suiwo, the disciple of Hakuin, was a good teacher. On a certain day a certain pupil came to him, and Suiwo gave him the problem, "Hear the sound of one hand."
The pupil remained three years, but could not pass the test. One night he came...
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WHAT IS A KOAN FOR, SIR?
One afternoon, a gentleman paid a visit to the deluded old man. After saluting to each other, and just before sipping the first cup of green tea, the gentleman asked a question like this: - What is a koan, and what is it for, sir? - It is like a candy handed out to a baby who is crying in making him stop it. - Then what is it for after the baby aready stops crying? - Just put it aside. - And what would you tell the baby when he is no longer crying? - Just tell him do not get hurt and cry again. - That's wonderful, sir! - You are a crying baby, aren't you?
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