A koan is a paradoxical anecdote or riddle used in Zen Buddhism to test a student's progress and provoke great doubt. It aims to transcend conventional understanding, leading to sudden enlightenment beyond logical thought.
A koan is a paradoxical anecdote or riddle used in Zen Buddhism to test a student's progress and provoke great doubt. It aims to transcend conventional understanding, leading to sudden enlightenment beyond logical thought.