Hekiganroku - Case 69: Nansen Draws a Circle Nansen, Kisu and Mayoku set out together to pay their respects to the National Teacher Chu. On their way Nansen drew a circle on the ground and said, "If you can say something, then let's go farther." Kisu seated himself [1] in the circle. Mayoku made an informal bow. Nansen said, "If it is so, then let's not go any farther." Kisu said, "What is this all about?" [1]: I.e., in Zazen posture.