What Is A Zen Koan? A Koan is a short story or dialogue used in Zen practice. They were traditionally used by Zen teachers to test the “progress” of a student. In modern Zen, Koans are often used in conjunction with meditation practice and formal Sanzen or Dharma interviews. They are meant to focus the mind on the central questions of Zen by creating “great doubt”. Who Am I? What Is This? What Is The One True Thing? These questions … Continue reading Zen Koans