Blue Cliff Records-52, Joshu's Donkeys Cross, Horses Cross
File Name: 64-04-00
from Wind Bell,
With an Introduction and Commentary by Reverend Suzuki, Master of Zen Center
Introduction by Reverend Suzuki:
Joshu (Personal name: Sramanera) of this subject was a native of Northern China. When he was ordained (at quite a young age), he visited Nansen with his master. "Do you know the name of this monastery?" asked Nansen, who had been taking a nap in his room. The boy said, "Sacred Elephant Monastery." "Then did you see a sacred elephant? Asked Nansen. The boy replied, "I did not see any ... Read Transcript (this version is updated and corrected at times. Any other transcripts below are not).
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