Wielding the spear with hands empty – Koan 44
No. 44. Wielding the spear with hands empty (Imai’s note: Nanjo Masatomo, a master of the spear, was at Kenchoji to worship, and afterwards spoke with priest Gid about using a spear on horseback. Gid said, ‘Your Honour is indeed well versed in the art of the spear. But until you have known the state…