金陵清涼院文益禪師語錄 1.63

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師示眾云：「這裏聚集少時為上座僧堂裏，這裏聚集少時為上上三門頭，這裏聚集少時為上座寮舍裏，為復說上座過？別有道理？」會下有數尊宿對，一人道：「諸佛出世，也有這箇方便。」一人云：「今日離章義。」一人云：「爾道伊為什麼處？」一人云：「點燈等上座來多時也。」一人云：「什麼處聚集來？」

The master instructed the assembly, saying: "Gathering here for a short while is on account of the sthaviras being in the Sangha hall; gathering here for a short while is on account of the higher and foremost triple gate; gathering here for a short while is on account of the sthaviras being in their dormitories. Is this to speak of the sthaviras' faults, or is there another principle?" Several venerable elders in the assembly responded. One said, "The buddhas appearing in the world also have this skillful means." Another said, "Today we depart from the meaning of the chapters." Another said, "Why do you say he did it?" Another said, "I have lit the lamp and waited for the sthaviras to come for a long time." Another said, "Where have you gathered from?"