TED-Ed: Zen k_ans: unsolvable enigmas designed to break your brain - Puqun Li

The video explores Zen Buddhist philosophy, focusing on the use of kōans—paradoxical thought experiments—to challenge the desire for simple explanations and encourage acceptance of life's mysteries. It discusses the historical context of kōans, their role in teaching Zen principles like no-attachment and non-binary thinking, and provides examples to illustrate these concepts. The ultimate goal of kōans is not to find answers but to engage with the struggle of understanding itself.

In what ways do kōans ridicule characters claiming total understanding?

What does the story of the three monks debating the flag illustrate about perception?