The Koan for September
Kindness
Koan:
Dizang asked Fayen Wenyi, “Where are you going? “Wandering,” answered Wenyi. “How does wandering serve you?” asked Dizang. “I don’t know,” said Wenyi. “Not knowing is kindest,” said Dizang.
From the Book of Serenity Case 20. Dizang (Luohan Guichen) lived from 867 to 928.
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