Enlightened Zen nun

Gisho was ordained as a nun when she was ten years old. She received training just as the little boys did. When she reached the age of sixteen she traveled from one Zen master to another, studying with them all. She remained three years with Unzan, six years with Gukei, but was unable to obtain a clear vision. At last she went to the master Inzan. Inzan showed her no distinction at all on account of her gender. He scolded her like a thunderstorm. He cuffed her to awaken her inner nature. Gisho remained with Inzan 13 years, and then she found that which she was seeking! In her honor, Inzan wrote a poem