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A koan is a short statement or story which is much like a riddle. Koans are often used in Zen Buddhism and are designed to force a meditator to "think outside the box." Because a koan statement is odd, unusual, ridiculous and even bizarre, the meditator must truly focus to come up with an answer.
Here are three to choose from:
-What is the sound of one hand clapping?
-How do you step from a 100-foot pole?
-Can a dog or a cat become enlightened?
Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
Here are three to choose from:
-What is the sound of one hand clapping?
-How do you step from a 100-foot pole?
-Can a dog or a cat become enlightened?
Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
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