Luopu Yuan'an
Jap. Rakuho Gen'an
| born: 834 died: 898 place: China |
| Chan master: Jiashan (J. Kassan) Chan disciples: 5 recorded as masters |
| stories: Osho Rinzai: Master of the Irrational, ch. 5 |
aka: Lo P'u (old WG)
| oshobob The Living Workshop |
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| ...On another occasion Rinzai asked Lo' pu, "Up to now it has been the custom for some men to use the stick and others to give a shout. Which comes closer to the heart of the recipient?" "Neither," responded Lo'pu. "What does come close?" asked Rinzai. Lo'pu shouted. The master hit him. Rinzai has given a tremendous device, but it is for very intelligent people to know the difference when the shout is of approval or of disapproval. He also used the stick. Now Lo'pu has shouted, so giving him a shout will not be right. The master hit him. He needs a more clear-cut approval that he is right... --Osho Rinzai: Master of the Irrational, ch. 5 |