Zhaozhou's Wooden Buddha (MK56)(BCR96)
KOAN:
a. The Buddha made of wood won’t pass through fire;
if she does, she will surely burn.
b. The Buddha made of clay won’t pass through water;
if he does, he will surely drown.
c. The Buddha made of gold won’t pass through a furnace; if she does, she will surely melt.
d. The true Buddha is sitting in the house.
– PZI Miscellaneous Koans, Case 56 & Blue Cliff Record, Case 96