Posted inBlue Cliff, Koans, Meditations, Videos

Unmon’s Medicine and Disease, Valerie Forstman (Video)

June 12, 2021

Moved by Lewis Richmond’s May 27 talk about illness, Valerie turns to a koan that addresses illness and the heart of the matter: Case 87 from the Blue Cliff Record, Unmon’s Medicine and Disease. The implications of this case are vast, no holes, no place to fall, boundless seamlessness, one equanimity. Cannot fall in and cannot fall out

The case: Unmon instructing the assembly said: Medicine and disease cure each other; the whole earth is medicine. What is your true self?

Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash
footer support banner image

Support Mountain Cloud

You can show your gratitude for Mountain Cloud events, retreats, podcasts and other teachings by making a one-time gift, or by becoming a supporting member.

Donate to Mountain Cloud Become a Member