撫州曹山本寂禪師語錄 1.57

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1.57

A monk asked, "Holding uncarved jade, I present it to the Master. I ask the Master to carve and polish it." The Master said, "I will not carve and polish it." The monk said, "Why will you not carve and polish it?" The Master said, "You must know that Caoshan is a skilled hand."

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撫州曹山本寂禪師語錄 — Classical Chinese