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
In the deep dark you see a face from long ago, but you don’t recognize her.
Don’t think that’s strange.
KOAN:
Someone asked Zhaozhou, “What is Zhaozhou?”
Zhaozhou replied, “East Gate, West Gate, South Gate, North Gate.”
– Blue Cliff Record, Case 9