We know the sound of two hands clapping. But what is the sound of one hand clapping?
– Zen Master Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769)
A Zen Koan (riddle) made famous by appearing in J.D. Salinger’s Nine Stories.
Enjoy thinking about it. Maybe over the weekend. Or for life.
A small suggestion if I may make; think about it with anything other than your head.
両掌打って音声あり、隻手に何の音声かある。
(りょうしょううっておんじょうあり、せきしゅになんのおんじょうかある。)
白隠慧鶴和尚 禅問答
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