Summary: In this episode we want to examine what koans are and why they are used. A famous koans is, “When both hands are clapped, a sound is produced: listen to the sound of one hand.” Because Zen is so popular in the United States, you may have actually heard this koan before. Podcast Outline Introduction A. First, let’s define what a koan is. B. Secondly, let’s look back to the beginnings of the koan. C. Lastly, we want to answer the question of why koana are used. Conclusion
