The Mumonkan, Nansen's Not Mind, Not Buddha, Not Things [Case 27]
A monk asked Nansen, "Is there any Dharma that has not been preached to the people?"
Nansen answered, "There is."
"What is the truth that has not been taught?" asked the monk.
Nansen said, "It is not mind; it is not Buddha; it is not things."
Mumon's Comment
At this question, Nansen used up all his treasure and was not a little confused.
Mumon's Verse
Talking too much spoils your virtue; silence is truly unequaled.
Let the mountains become the sea; I'll give you no comment.
Wandering Ronin commentary: I don't understand this particular case. Can someone explain this one for me?
Submitted February 25, 2018 at 03:49AM by WanderingRonin77 http://ift.tt/2EYMSIb
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