What is the Sound of One hand clapping? - Page 2

Quahom1 · 09-01-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proph 1

Seriously, what IS the sound of one hand clapping?!

Depending upon how vigorous, air being moved...

v/r

Q

Vajradhara · 09-01-2005, 11:01 PM

Namaste all,

since we are on the topic... do you folks know the difference between a Koan and a Mondo?

metta,

~v

seattlegal · 09-02-2005, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vajradhara

Namaste all,

since we are on the topic... do you folks know the difference between a Koan and a Mondo?

metta,

~v

Mondo dialog is spontaneous and intuitive, and a great way to develop creativity and a sense of humor.

You can't relegate all knowledge into a neatly ordered hierachical system. To do so would be to remove the living aspect from it.

methusala35 · 09-03-2005, 04:34 AM

...there.....

that is the sound of one hand clapping.

Quahom1 · 09-03-2005, 05:08 AM

No, literally, the sound of one hand clapping is the sound of air being moved. That is the total fact.

It is that simple.

InLove · 09-03-2005, 07:13 AM

Okay--I probably shouldn't do this, but...

When I was a kid, there was an older kid down the street. We grew up together, and someday I will write about all the great things associated with him.

I realize this is on the "Eastern Thought" and "
"Buddhism" board. But Eastern thought surely includes humor, right?

My friend down the street actually taught me how to clap with one hand. It is cool. It is physical, but one must believe one can achieve it before one can actually do it.

It amazes my grandchildren--

Forgive me--I just had to tell this--

(It is apparently quite strange for people who have never seen it, but it is perfectly normal to me

--It's all in the wrist--no wait--it's all in the mind--no wait....

....

InPeace,
InLove

The NeoSentient · 09-08-2005, 04:35 AM

Assalam Alaikum All

..Erm....to clap with one hand is easy...why, just slap your fingers against your palm....

Assalam Alaikum.

Vajradhara · 09-08-2005, 02:54 PM

heheh...

what is the definition of "clap"?

therein lies the point of contemplation..

metta,

~v

seattlegal · 09-08-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vajradhara

heheh...

what is the definition of "clap"?

therein lies the point of contemplation..

metta,

~v

heheh!

Please pardon me while I clean the coffee off of my computer monitor!

seattlegal · 09-08-2005, 03:21 PM

Gee, I'd better take it easy on the Zen.

That said, here's my own compilation of koans:

What is the speed of gravity?
Relatively Absolutionist, or Absolutely Relativistic?
What is the nature of our human consciousness?
What is the sound of one hand clapping?
Why do cows say "MU?"

Vajradhara · 09-08-2005, 06:49 PM

Namaste all,

Mu.. i particular find to be quite excellent in Koan practice.

it took quite a while before i was able to understand this one.. and i think that my understanding of it is rather provisonal...

for a 20th century Koan:

What is the mass of a massless particle?

metta,

~v

Quahom1 · 09-08-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vajradhara

Namaste all,

Mu.. i particular find to be quite excellent in Koan practice.

it took quite a while before i was able to understand this one.. and i think that my understanding of it is rather provisonal...

for a 20th century Koan:

What is the mass of a massless particle?

metta,

~v

The same as that of a light photon...

Vajradhara · 09-08-2005, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quahom1

The same as that of a light photon...

which is????

metta,

~v

truthseeker · 09-09-2005, 12:39 AM

heheheheheheheheheheheheheheh!!!!!!!!

Quahom1 · 09-09-2005, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vajradhara

which is????

metta,

~v

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09-01-2005, 11:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
Vajradhara Mod ~ Eastern Thought Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dharmadhatu Posts: 2,656	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? Namaste all, since we are on the topic... do you folks know the difference between a Koan and a Mondo? metta, ~v

09-03-2005, 04:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
methusala35 Sid Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? ...there..... that is the sound of one hand clapping.

09-03-2005, 05:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
Quahom1 moderator inaslittleas... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,446	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? No, literally, the sound of one hand clapping is the sound of air being moved. That is the total fact. It is that simple.

09-03-2005, 07:13 AM	#21 (permalink)
InLove at peace Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,267	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? Okay--I probably shouldn't do this, but... When I was a kid, there was an older kid down the street. We grew up together, and someday I will write about all the great things associated with him. I realize this is on the "Eastern Thought" and " "Buddhism" board. But Eastern thought surely includes humor, right? My friend down the street actually taught me how to clap with one hand. It is cool. It is physical, but one must believe one can achieve it before one can actually do it. It amazes my grandchildren-- Forgive me--I just had to tell this-- (It is apparently quite strange for people who have never seen it, but it is perfectly normal to me --It's all in the wrist--no wait--it's all in the mind--no wait.... .... InPeace, InLove

09-08-2005, 04:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
The NeoSentient New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? Assalam Alaikum All ..Erm....to clap with one hand is easy...why, just slap your fingers against your palm.... Assalam Alaikum.

09-08-2005, 02:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
Vajradhara Mod ~ Eastern Thought Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dharmadhatu Posts: 2,656	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? heheh... what is the definition of "clap"? therein lies the point of contemplation.. metta, ~v

09-08-2005, 03:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
seattlegal Why do cows say MU? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pacific Ring of Fire Posts: 1,803	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? Gee, I'd better take it easy on the Zen. That said, here's my own compilation of koans: What is the speed of gravity? Relatively Absolutionist, or Absolutely Relativistic? What is the nature of our human consciousness? What is the sound of one hand clapping? Why do cows say "MU?"

09-08-2005, 06:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
Vajradhara Mod ~ Eastern Thought Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dharmadhatu Posts: 2,656	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? Namaste all, Mu.. i particular find to be quite excellent in Koan practice. it took quite a while before i was able to understand this one.. and i think that my understanding of it is rather provisonal... for a 20th century Koan: What is the mass of a massless particle? metta, ~v

09-09-2005, 12:39 AM	#29 (permalink)
truthseeker Executive Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 535	Re: What is the Sound of One hand clapping? heheheheheheheheheheheheheheh!!!!!!!!

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