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Mumonkan
Gateless Gate Zen Koans
Book • 2023
The Mumonkan, also known as the Gateless Gate, is a highly influential collection of Zen koans compiled by the Chinese Zen master Mumon.
These koans, paradoxical riddles, are used in Zen practice to challenge the intellect and provoke enlightenment.
The Mumonkan is not merely a collection of koans but also includes Mumon's insightful commentaries on each case.
These commentaries offer guidance and interpretation, helping practitioners navigate the complexities of Zen practice.
The book has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be a cornerstone of Zen study worldwide.
These koans, paradoxical riddles, are used in Zen practice to challenge the intellect and provoke enlightenment.
The Mumonkan is not merely a collection of koans but also includes Mumon's insightful commentaries on each case.
These commentaries offer guidance and interpretation, helping practitioners navigate the complexities of Zen practice.
The book has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be a cornerstone of Zen study worldwide.
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as a collection of koans assembled by Wu Men Hui Kai.

Sensei Dhara Kowal

Mumonkan #47, “Tosotsu’s Three Barriers”
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as the gateless gate containing the koan, Kempo's One Way.


Valerie Forstman

Dharma Talk: “Homecoming: Not a single step taken” with Valerie Forstman
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as containing koans related to Zhou Xu, also known as Joshu.

Maria Habito

Dharma Talk: “The Boundless Way” with Maria Habito
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as a classic text of Zen Buddhism.

Hogen Roshi

Crisis and Deep Spiritual Practice - Hogen Roshi



