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Re: One hand clapping

May 27, 2003 12:36 PM
by leonmaurer


Speaking of "Zen Koans," I just picked this up in the mind-brain science 
discussion group and thought some of you "Mystics," "Buddhists," "Theosophists," 
"New Agers," or just plain "Skeptics" might get a kick out of it. LHM

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In a message dated 05/10/03 7:58:21 PM, afonda@crashex.com writes:

>>James Newell says <I wish I knew what one hand clapping sounds like.>
>
>OK.
>
>A: (Brashly) I just found out what the sound of one hand clapping is.
>
>B: OK, wise guy. What is it?
>
>A: (Looks confident.)
>(Opens mouth to answer.)
>(Looks vague.)
>(Looks up and to the left.)
>(Looks distressed.)
>(Mouth drops open.)
>(Raises arm and noisily CLAPS ONE HAND to forehead.)
>(Looks stunned and apologetic) I FORGOT!
>
>A Granville Fonda
>


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