Case 65: A Hindu Man Questions the Buddha

Case 65: A Hindu Man Questions the Buddha

  • Title in Sullivan (2021): A Hindu Man Questions the Buddha
  • Title in Cleary and Cleary (1992): An Outsider Questions the Buddha
  • Title in Sekida (2005): A Non-Buddhist Philosopher Questions the Buddha
  • Named characters:
    • Shakyamuni
    • Ānanda
  • Other koan collections:
    • The Gateless Barrier, Case #32
    • The True Dharma Eye, Case #170
  • Historical commentaries:
    • Chan Masters Miaozong, Baochi and Zukui (contained in Zen Echoes, Beata Grant, 2017)
    • Hakuin Ekaku and Tenkei Denson (contained in Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record, Thomas Clearly, 2002)
  • Modern commentaries: 
    • Guo Gu (contained in Passing Through the Gateless Barrier, page 275, 2016)
    • Gyomay Kubose (contained in Zen Koanspage 19, 1973)
    • John Daido Loori (contained in The True Dharma Eye, 2005)