my interpretation of this koan has always been that people live a reality that is completely true to them, even if the ultimate reality is that it is false. until the japanese girl reveals the child is the boy's from the fish market, the reality everyone lives is that the child is hakuin's. everyone lives their truth, regardless if its the ultimate truth or a false reality and we will see this in our lives time and time again. so if the ultimate truth is never revealed, 'that' will always be so.
The story is a koan; don't try to assign meaning too quickly, if at all. Zen Flesh Zen Bones is a collection of koans. We humans could destroy it all with our reasons and reasoning; with our assignment of meaning.
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Thank you kindly ✍️
I love is story , it reminds me of my own struggle with the ego and the imperfections of the people in this world around me
Such a lovely story. The monk's pliant heart is breathtaking.
Such great wisdom. Applicable through all time. Thank you, kindly 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Beautifully said - thank you 🌷
Thank you for sharing these wise words and that is so lol!
thank you Roshi♥
Thank you..Suki hothu..🌹
You're welcome!
my interpretation of this koan has always been that people live a reality that is completely true to them, even if the ultimate reality is that it is false. until the japanese girl reveals the child is the boy's from the fish market, the reality everyone lives is that the child is hakuin's. everyone lives their truth, regardless if its the ultimate truth or a false reality and we will see this in our lives time and time again. so if the ultimate truth is never revealed, 'that' will always be so.
When Hakuin asked "Is that so?" he was asking "Are you sure?" He was asking people to check the facts that
Trying to get justice causes suffering
The story is a koan; don't try to assign meaning too quickly, if at all. Zen Flesh Zen Bones is a collection of koans. We humans could destroy it all with our reasons and reasoning; with our assignment of meaning.
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