The Core
Hannyatara did not read any Buddhist books. This is a famous koan. Usually, people say that he taught with no words. In this dictionary, we define this story as a practical lesson. Learning from words is not enough. The most important thing is to understand the truth with our bodies and act on it.
Q&A
- Q: Why did Hannyatara not read Buddhist books?
- A: He did not read them because the words in the books are for learning. Reading itself is not the goal. The true value of the books appears only when we understand them and change our actions.
