What Is Joshu's Mu

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is Joshu's Mu?

• A) The first koan presented to Zen disciples.
• B) A phrase repeated by Pure Land Buddhists to express praise to Amitabha Buddha
• C) A logic puzzle given to Buddhist students to find the solution through careful thought
• D) The final question asked to a Buddhist monk at their ordination exam
• E) A short sutra or text that is chanted for several hours a day

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Definitions:

Blindness

The state of being unable to see as a result of bodily or brain-related causes.

Deafness

A condition characterized by the partial or complete inability to hear.

Life Support Functions

Essential physiological processes necessary for maintaining life, such as breathing, blood circulation, and temperature regulation.

Respiration

The biological process involving the inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide, essential for cellular metabolism and energy production.