What are "Zen questions?"

Answer by  Mable (3008)

Zen masters pose questions called "koans" to those who are seeking enlightenment. The questions are used in meditation and contemplation, and their purpose is to take the mind to a place of emptiness and stillness. The most famous example is, "What is the sound of one hand clapping? "

Answer by  LisaWright (44)

"Zen questions" are questions that really make you think, like: "If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? "