What Is a Koan? A Deep, Poetic Journey into Zen Wisdom

What is a koan? This video is more than an answer. It’s a journey into the heart of Zen teaching—a poetic, meditative reflection on the nature, purpose, and mystery of koans. Through one ancient koan—about two candles, one lit, one not—we explore: • What a koan is • Why they’re used in Zen and martial arts • How they work, not by solving—but by surrender • And what happens when wisdom is passed from one flame to another There are six other koans. Each one—like this one—holds something waiting to be discovered. If you'd like me to explore the others...let me know in the comments below. The path leads ever onward. Thank you for watching. #ZenKoan #WhatIsAKoan #SpiritualJourney #ZenWisdom #KoanExplained #EnlightenmentPath #CandleKoan #MartialArtsPhilosophy #PhilosophicalReflection #MeditativeStorytelling