A monk asks for directions, an old woman gives a simple answer, and Jōshū sees through it all. What does this koan reveal about the way we seek, grasp, and overlook what is already right in front of us? In this episode, Sensei Sōen Michael Brunner explores Mumonkan Case 31, unpacking how our desire for certainty blinds us to direct experience. Are we truly seeing, or are we just looking for confirmation? What happens when we let go of needing an answer? Tune in to explore the path that has been right under your feet all along. 🔔 Subscribe for more Dharma talks and Zen insights. 🌿 Follow for more teachings on practice, perception, and awakening.