A monk once asked Chinese Zen Master Zhaozhou, "What is Buddha?" Zhaozhou answered, "Go drink tea!" The monk then asked, "What is Dharma?" Zhaozhou answered, "Go drink tea!" The monk persisted, "What is Sangha?" Zhaozhou again said, "Go drink tea!"
Koans (Chinese: kung-ans; Korean: kong-ans) help us awaken to the world right in front of us. This weblog provides an ongoing journal of koans that I've found to be helpful in this way.
My name is Barry Briggs. I've practiced for two decades in the Kwan Um School of Zen and serve that organization as a Bodhisattva Teacher.
I’m truly grateful to everyone who leaves a comment on this blog. Even though many comments are generous and thoughtful, I rarely respond. Thank you for your understanding.
I extend grateful appreciation to my daughter, Susie, who designed this site; to Zen Master Seung Sahn, for crossing the ocean; and to all beings for their never-ending encouragement and teaching.
May we together attain enlightenment and save all beings from suffering.
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