Zen dialogue; Zen Q&A
Refers to the question-and-answer exchanges between a Zen master and disciple, often used to guide spiritual insight. Also used figuratively for a baffling or seemingly nonsensical conversation.
It was an exchange like a Zen dialogue, and I had no idea what they were talking about.
師匠と弟子の禅問答は、深い悟りへ導くためのものだ。
The Zen dialogue between master and disciple is meant to lead to deep enlightenment.
The two of them talked in abstract terms, as if engaging in a Zen dialogue.
His explanation was like a Zen riddle, and I couldn't understand it at all.
He always gives cryptic, riddle-like answers to dodge the question.