# Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Koan but Were Afraid to Ask

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Podcast: [Yokoji Zen Dharma Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/yokoji-zen-dharma-talks-312458)
Published: 2025-03-25T21:58:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tenshin Roshi talks about the koan system used in the White Plum Asanga.

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