What is the sound of one hand clapping?
Hmmm….well let’s trying one hand clapping *gets right hand and waves it in air*
Sounds like the wind I create well I move my hand violently through air.
Ok next question…….lol. Just kidding
Yes so the little phrase is a koan, a zen saying, and koans are used to reach enlightenment. You are supposed to sit, and meditate on the saying and then enlightenment comes to you. Of course this method may take a longer time than others to achieve, but of course well worth it. =)
So what is the sound of one hand clapping?
mu
May 8, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Silence
or any other sounds that are in the area as you clap with one hand. If there were no sounds, not even silence, what is “no sound”? XD oh how void-like.
May 8, 2006 at 12:09 pm
ya no kidding lol.
but i definitely enjoy contemplating koans.
maybe tonight ill add some more