2007-08-18 04:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by Soccerdanger 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
"The sound of one hand clapping" is a koan. Koans make no literal sense. That's why the Zen Buddhists use them for meditation. Doing so under appropriate guidance breaks down the rational thought process in such manner that is conducive to the Zen path.
Obvioulsy, one hand does not clap alone. There is no sound, unless you hallucinate.
2007-08-18 08:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Theron Q. Ramacharaka Panchadasi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One hand claps against someone else's face > an ugly sound; that almost never achieves the desired result
2007-08-18 16:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One hand cannot clap. "Clap" is an onomatopoeia for the sound of two hands clapping.
2007-08-18 22:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by sauwelios@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the sound of the call from the other hand to get closer !
2007-08-18 11:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can produce a sound, for instance when we hit the ground hard with one hand.
2007-08-18 12:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Grasshopper, there is sound. If you do not hear the sound, you are not completely in touch with yourself and your surroundings.
For Pete's sake, get new batteries for your hearing aid!
2007-08-18 11:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by oldsalt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sound is very similar, almost exactly like, that of an appreciative sigh.
2007-08-18 13:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by Grey Raven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing.
unless its clapping onto something. be specific! lol
2007-08-18 11:23:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air whipping about
2007-08-18 11:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clap!
2007-08-18 12:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by Marija 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋