Koan is a well-known Zen teaching tool designed to: A. ...

[corkyiscool3328]

Koan is a well-known Zen teaching tool designed to:
 
  A. demonstrate morality through narrative.
  B. strengthen the long muscles of the body.
  C. bring sleep.
  D. short-circuit logical thought patterns.
  E. develop vision in the dark.

Question 2

The set of hand scrolls known as the Heiji Monogatari Emaki has been described as cinematic because:
 
  A. it is a narrative illustration.
  B. it is very large.
  C. it employs rapid change camera angles.
  D. scenes scroll by as in an epic film.
  E. it was a collaborative effort of many people.

[Benayers]

Answer to Question 1

D
Centuries of accumulated writings and scripture were cast aside in favor of the koan approach.

Answer to Question 2

D
One of the great works of the Muromachi period is the Heiji scroll, which relates the story of the wars between the Minamoto and its great rival, the Taira.

[corkyiscool3328]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Mochi]

Gracias!