Yunyan Asks Daowu About Hands and Eyes (BCR89)
KOAN:
Yunyan asked Daowu, “How does the bodhisattva of great compassion use all those hands
and eyes?”
Daowu answered, “It’s like feeling behind you for a pillow in the middle of the night.”
“I understand.”
“What do you understand?”
“The whole body is hands and eyes.”
“That’s very well expressed, but it only says 80%.”
“What would you say, older brother?”
“All through the body are hands and eyes.”
– Blue Cliff Record, Case 89
Audio
November 14, 2019
Hands & Eyes – Book of Serenity
Hands & Eyes – The Elegant Path of the Book of Serenity. John Tarrant, as recorded Fall Sesshin 2019.
Audio
November 27, 2017