Categories Teachings What is the True Meaning of Zen? Post author By John Fraser Post date 03/05/2020 Case 47 Book of Serenity. The Case: One day a monk asked Master Joshu, “What is the true meaning of Zen?” Master Joshu Replied, “The Cypress tree in the courtyard”. This video is adapted from a Kusen given on 28th April 2020. ← Interpreting Experience, Thoughts and Emotions → References: Kusen 276. Mind verses Competition