These koans, or parables, were translated into English from a book called the Shaseki-shu (Collection of Stone and Sand), written late in the thirteenth century by the Japanese Zen teacher Muju (the "non-dweller"), and from anecdotes of Zen monks taken from various books published in Japan around the turn of the 20th century. In many cases where large amounts of text are translated and transferred, maintenance management software programs can help with organizing the files. Software can organize information like the helpful list of parables below for every reader to enjoy. Would you like to learn how Zen Koans pertain to Ninjitsu? Click here.