Episode 71 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast, dials in a brilliant, classical teaching on Non-Attachment. 

The koan "When you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him" is attributed to the 9th-century Chinese Zen master Linji. 

Linji was a prominent figure in the Zen tradition, known for his unconventional and direct teaching methods. This particular koan exemplifies his approach, which aimed to jolt students out of their habitual patterns of thought and push them toward direct realization. By presenting paradoxical and provocative statements, Linji sought to help his students transcend intellectual understanding and experience deeper spiritual insight.

The significance of this koan lies in its emphasis on severing attachments to spiritual teachers and external representations of enlightenment. It urges practitioners to recognize that true spiritual awakening cannot be found through clinging to teachers, doctrines, or any fixed concepts. Instead, it highlights the importance of self-reliance and personal experience on the spiritual path. By metaphorically "killing" the Buddha, practitioners are encouraged to let go of external dependencies and cultivate an independent, direct experience of enlightenment. This process is essential for achieving true spiritual independence and realizing the ultimate nature of reality.

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