2026-07-21 Nature Koans 5: Mumonkan Case 6, 'The Buddha Holds Up a Flower'

The Sangha assembled on Vulture Peak to hear a discourse by the Buddha. The Buddha simply held up a flower. Only Mahakashyapa smiled.Texts: The Gateless Barrier, Robert AitkenDisciples of the Buddha, Zenno Ishigami.

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