The Gang discusses the second case of the Blue Cliff Record where we'll see an uppity monk try getting the best of Joshu, maybe.
The Gang takes a look at "Ryutan's Candle" - the 28th Case of the Mumonkan (Gateless Gate) - where we see the enlightenment of Zen Master Tokusan (Deshan) after his perhaps not-so-humble beginnings.
Mazel Tov! It's Gutei's Bar Mitzvah! The Gang looks over the seemingly violent third case of the Mumonkan (where Gutei slices the finger off of a boy) and discusses why he would do such a thing.
The Gang takes a look at the 37th Case of the Mumonkan to try finding some sap on this very short and seemingly enigmatic line from Joshu.
Today we go over the famous Mu case, mainly from the Book of Serenity (Cleary Translation, Case 18) and from The Gateless Gate (Sekida Translation, Case 1).
Today's guests are Brian, Scott, Dan and Jim.