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Where does this thought come from?

Master Kosen – Published on January 23 – thoughts

Question

In the Advaita tradition, practice as Ramana Maharshi taught it consists of asking oneself “Who am I?” or “Where does this thought come from?” as a way of returning to the Source.

How is this self-inquiry practiced in Zen? I feel we arrive at it unconsciously by concentrating…

Emmanuel

Master Kosen’s answer

This method could very well be likened to the Zen methods of ancient times.

Kosen


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