Zen Koan – Cookies of Zen – Case 23 – Putting His Feet Out of the Coffin

Under the Twin Sara Trees, the World-Honored-One passed away. Seven days had already passed when Mahakasyapa arrived. He walked around the coffin three times, then put his palms together and bowed. The World-Honored-One suddenly put his feet out of the coffin. Then Mahakasyapa bowed with great respect. Everyone was amazed.

Zen Master Hye-Am

A student asked the master, "What is the essence of putting his feet out of the coffin?" The master said,

Wind blows, mind tree is swaying.