Patriarchal Koans

Koan 1 - Mount Sumeru

A student asked Master Yun-Men,
"Not even a thought has arisen,
is there still a sin or not?

The master answered,
"Mount Sumeru."

Why did the Master say Mount Sumeru?

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   Saturday, May 17th, 2008

   Come join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birthday at the Potomac Zen Sangha!
   
   Sunim will give a Buddha’s Birthday Dharma Talk. Afterwards, at about 11:15AM, we’ll cross the street for lunch at Masaya Thai Restaurant, 1019 King St. (703) 548-3736.

   The ceremony begins at 9AM with an hour of meditation.

   At 10AM, we’ll chant the Homage to the Buddhas.

   At 10:30 AM Sunim will begin his Dharma Talk.

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