鎮州臨濟慧照禪師語錄 1.57

1.57

"Worthies, do not let your days pass aimlessly. In former times, when this mountain monk had not yet attained insight, all was total darkness. Time could not be spent in vain; with an anxious belly and a frantic mind, I bustled about seeking the Way. Later, when I finally obtained strength, I only then reached today's ability to speak with you followers of the Way like this. I urge all you followers of the Way: do not live just for food and clothes. See how easily the world passes away, and how difficult it is to encounter a kalyāṇamitra—appearing only once in a while, like an udumbara flower!