Call Me Stormy

Finding righteous currents in turbulent times

The Unsolvable Zen Riddle

For the most part, life is uncertain, confusing and paradoxical. Because of the lack of alternatives, we tend to understand the world through thoughts and words, such as ideas, jokes and riddles that bring us a satisfying conclusion. In Zen, a subset of Buddhism, there is a riddle known as Koan that self-destructs and denies us a conclusion. It harmonizes with the absurdity of life and disregards the need for conclusive answers. Basically, it’s a riddle no one can solve. Learn more in the following presentation by Pursuit of Wonder.

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