Koan: "Shakyamuni Buddha Holds Up A Flower" by Genpo Roshi
submitted by bigmind
on 04/10/19
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Long ago, when the World-Honored One was at Mount Grdhrakuta to give a talk, he held up a flower before the assemblage. At this, all remained silent. The Venerable Kasho alone broke into a smile. The World-Honored One said: "I have the all-pervading true Dharma, incomparable Nirvana, exquisite teaching of formless form. It does not rely on letters and is transmitted outside Scriptures. I now hand it to Maha Kasho."
