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what is the sound of one hand

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this is a koan from mumokan

the answer is to clap one hand

the answer is not verbal

don't think ,do.

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simple Simon says - clap one hand LOL

If you can tell us the answer it is not the answer.

The Tao that can be explained is not the Tao

The hand that is clapped is not the hand.

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Something I wrote in 2011:

The Sound of One Hand Clapping

Shhh.... listen!
The sound of one hand clapping is the whole universe listening.
If you cannot hear the sound of one hand clap, fret not.
The bird chirping knows... chirp chirp... one hand claps.
Music enjoys music... scenery delights scenery... scenery sceneries scenery. One hand claps... universe listens.

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