2026-05-26 Nature Koans 4: Mumonkan Case 2, 'Hyakujo and the Fox' episode artwork

EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 43 MIN

2026-05-26 Nature Koans 4: Mumonkan Case 2, 'Hyakujo and the Fox'

from AZC Weekly talks

This koan takes the form of a folktale. An ancient teacher gives the wrong answer regarding cause and effect and must live 500 lives as a fox.Text: Shaping Text: Philosophy and Folklore in the Fox Koan by Steven HeineOf the Same Root: Animals and Our Relationship with them by Philip Kapleau.

NOW PLAYING

2026-05-26 Nature Koans 4: Mumonkan Case 2, 'Hyakujo and the Fox'

0:00 43:23

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of AZC Weekly talks?

This episode is 43 minutes long.

When was this AZC Weekly talks episode published?

This episode was published on May 27, 2026.

What is this episode about?

This koan takes the form of a folktale. An ancient teacher gives the wrong answer regarding cause and effect and must live 500 lives as a fox.Text: Shaping Text: Philosophy and Folklore in the Fox Koan by Steven HeineOf the Same Root: Animals and...

Can I download this AZC Weekly talks episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!