koan by Domyo | Jul 13, 2017 karma Kuan Yin A traditional Zen story of an interaction between a Zen ancestor and a student, meant to convey a subtle aspect of Zen understanding and practice. Koans are often used by Zen students as a point of contemplation or inquiry, particularly in Rinzai. karma Kuan Yin Related Articles: 18 – Zen Forms (Customs and Rituals) and Why They MatterGlossary: Rinzai24 – Deepen Your Zazen by Not Getting Stuck in Satisfaction or Dissatisfaction25 – Work as Spiritual Practice According to Dogen’s “Instructions to the Cook” – Part 1Glossary: Hongzhi Zhengjue