Zhaozhou's Gates (BCR9)
KOAN:
Someone asked Zhaozhou, “What is Zhaozhou?”
Zhaozhou replied, “East Gate, West Gate, South Gate, North Gate.”
– Blue Cliff Record, Case 9
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July 15, 2021
Oh, What a Beautiful City!
David Parks in Summer Sesshin: Oh, what a beautiful city! East Gate, West Gate, North Gate, South Gate.