Animals do tell tales: Grimm’s Monogatari (物語) and Zen, a polylogue between worlds
Inter Asia papers June 2, 2026 Thibault Arthur Tien
In this article we examine the intertwining of Zen Buddhism, Christian Mysticism and Archetypes through traditional Zen contemplative practice and tales collected by the Brothers Grimm. Ana María Schlüter Rodés (1935-1925), philosopher, theologian and Zen master, disciple of Yamada Kōun Roshi (1907-1989), writes and teaches Zen through contemplation, kōans —Zen paradoxes used to awaken...