Mu-mon Gensen

Mu-mon Gensen (1322-1390) was a Japanese Buddhist monk. He was a member of Renzai sect. He founded the Hoko-ji in Shizouka.

Wisdom & Quotes

• One should not discuss a dream

In front of a simpleton.
- The Gateless Gate

• Words cannot describe everything.

The heart's message cannot be delivered in words.
If one receives words literally, he will be lost.
If he tries to explain with words, he will not attain
Enlightenment in this life.
- The Gateless Gate

Ibn Khaldun