He didn't just give away his money; he destroyed it so no one else would become attached to it.

When a monk asked where a falling snowflake lands, P'ang slapped him, teaching that Zen is about direct experience , not intellectual debate.

is a 9th-century Zen classic that captures the life and teachings of P'ang Yün (740–808), a prosperous merchant who famously sank his wealth in a river to seek enlightenment as a "householder" rather than a monk . Core Teachings & Significance

"I ask that you regard everything that is as empty... The world is like reflections and echoes".

His wife and daughter, Ling-chao, were also considered fully enlightened Zen masters . 📖 Key Moments & Famous Quotes

He popularized the idea that spiritual truth is found in daily chores like "chopping wood and carrying water".