2021-01-15 H18 The National Teacher's Seamless Monument
- Author
- Auckland Zen Centre
- Published
- Wed 20 Jan 2021
- Episode Link
- https://azc-weekly-talks.captivate.fm/episode/2021-01-15-h18-the-national-teachers-seamless-monument
The Emperor of China doesn't understand the National Teacher's request for him to build a 'seamless monument'. After he dies, his heir Tangen recites a poem to answer the Emperor's query, saying, "Beneath the shadowless tree a community ferryboat."
