The Gateless Gate (One of the classic collections of Zen Buddhist 49 Koans) - Annotated BUDDHIST BELIEF ON AFTERLIFE AND REBIRTH

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The Gateless Gate (One of the classic collections of Zen Buddhist 49 Koans) - Annotated BUDDHIST BELIEF ON AFTERLIFE AND REBIRTH

無門關 [Wúménguān]

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The Gateless Gate is compiled in the early 13th century by the Chinese Zen master, Mumon Ekai. This classic Zen Buddhist collection of 49 koans. Koans are a Zen Buddhist spiritual technique which use word-play to achieve enlightenment. They frequently involve absurd or contradictory statements, which are intended to create extreme cognitive dissonance in the mind of the pupil. As such, their actual content or structure is not as important as the mental state which they induce. This collection includes some of the most famous koans, such as Tozan's "three pounds of flax":

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Wumen Huikai is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Wumen Huikai enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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