Koan
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A paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.
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a [parable] combined with a [riddle], most commonly associated with the teaching of Zen buddhism. A koan confronts the student with a seemingly [impenetrable] question which is only resolved when through acheiving a deeper understanding of the philosophical point being taught.
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