Monday, April 21, 2025

Zhaozhou Pagoda, Bailin Temple, Zhaoxian, Hebei, China


The 1330 carved-brick pagoda holding the remains of Zhaozhou (Jp Joshu, 778–897) is the only ancient structure at Bailin Temple, Zhaoxian, Hebei.When asked if a dog has Buddha nature, Zhouzhou replied Wu (basically, "no"), leaving generations of students to puzzle out this gong'an (Jp ko'an).

Posted to Reddit et al, April 21, 2025

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