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The Koan of Baso’s Very Mind

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Vanessa Able

Baso's Very Mind is the 30th case or koan in the Mumonkan, The Gateless Barrier, a collection compiled in the 13th century by Rinzai master Wumen Huikai.

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