This work has been notably translated by Koun Yamada. A student named Amban added his own section to it in which he derisively likened its creator to a doughnut-seller forcing people to eat.
This work has been notably translated by Koun Yamada. A student named Amban added his own section to it in which he derisively likened its creator to a doughnut-seller forcing people to eat. Wu-liang Tsung-shou also supplemented it with three verses composed in gratitude. Often paired with another major work, the Blue Cliff Record, it was published with commentary by Mumon Ekai or Wumen in the early 13th century and compiled a total of 48 cases including "Nansen ►Cuts the Cat in Two" and "Joshu's dog." FTP, name this collection of Zen koans whose title seems to be a contradictory phrase about a structure which can let you in or keep you out.
This work has been notably translated by Koun Yamada. A student named Amban added his own section to it in which he derisively likened its creator to a doughnut-seller forcing people to eat.
The Gateless Gate (accept clear knowledge equivalents, Gateless Passage/Gateless Barrier)