Zen master's question (4 letters) — Crossword Helper

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Zen master's question (4 letter answer)

The Answer

KOAN

Tags

clapping discipline hand koan master meditated paradox question riddle say sound what zen

Notes

The answer KOAN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Zen discipline
Zen question
Zen riddle
Paradox to be meditated on
"What is the sound of one hand clapping?," say

Definition

KOAN as a noun:

1. a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning