撫州曹山本寂禪師語錄 1.14

1.14

The Master instructed the assembly, saying: 'Worldly sentiments and sacred views are a golden lock on the mysterious path; one must directly bring about interchange. Now, one who takes the food of right livelihood must possess three kinds of falls: first, wearing fur and bearing horns; second, not severing sound and form; third, not receiving food.' At that time, Monk Choubu asked, 'What fall is wearing fur and bearing horns?' The Master said, 'It is the fall among kinds.' The monk said, 'What fall is not severing sound and form?' The Master said, 'It is the fall of following.' The monk said, 'What fall is not receiving food?' The Master said, 'It is the fall of the noble.'