Koan Class Tribute - Reb Anderson, Tenshin Roshi
Koan Class Tribute - Reb Anderson, Tenshin Roshi
Koan Class Tribute - Reb Anderson, Tenshin Roshi
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his friend paid him a visit.<br />
“dying is hard,” said the friend<br />
“no, said the Master, “dying is easy…”<br />
“… playing comedy is hard.”)<br />
It’s wonderful to die in purity,<br />
but more difficult to live in the truth.<br />
The teaching of great compassion, hiding in plain sight –<br />
Ancient offering pots<br />
sing children’s songs;<br />
My gray winter garden<br />
Ablaze with camellias.<br />
CASE 97<br />
Albert Kutchins<br />
Case 96<br />
EMPEROR TONGGUANG’S HAT<br />
Tongguan had a jewel that was hid in his hat,<br />
don’t stop at his hair, you must go beyond that,<br />
surprising to say if you reach his jewels lair,<br />
it’s brilliant and bright and yet nothing is there.