The Core
Qingyuan asked about the price of rice in a Zen interview. This is a Koan. Usually, people say that Zen is our daily life. In this dictionary, we define it as a practical lesson. The truth changes every day like the price of rice. We must see the situation well and act in the right way.
Q&A
- Q: Why did Seigen talk about rice?
- A: He talked about rice because his mountain was a rice area. It can be bread or anything else. The most important thing is that the world always changes. If you look only at the "rice," you will not understand the truth.
