Mumon Ekai was a 13th century Zen master renowned for his compilation and elucidation of 48 koans into a volume entitled The Gateless Gate. A koan is a thought-provoking parable or question used to challenge one’s understanding of reality in an attempt to expand awareness. Koans often take years to solve, if not lifetimes. And Mumon’s collection are among some of the most influential ever posed.
The Gateless Gate
The Gateless Gate
The Gateless Gate
Mumon Ekai was a 13th century Zen master renowned for his compilation and elucidation of 48 koans into a volume entitled The Gateless Gate. A koan is a thought-provoking parable or question used to challenge one’s understanding of reality in an attempt to expand awareness. Koans often take years to solve, if not lifetimes. And Mumon’s collection are among some of the most influential ever posed.