汾陽無德禪師語錄 1.81

1.81

小參云：「老僧昔日，參見石門徹和尚，上堂云：『一切眾生，本源佛性，譬如朗月當空，祇為浮雲翳障不得顯現，為明為照，為道為路，為舟為檝，為依為止。一切眾生，本源佛性，亦復如是，祇為煩惱重雲之所掩蔽，不得顯現鑑照分明。』當時便問善昭咨和尚：『朗月海雲遮不住，舒光直透水精宮時如何？』門云：『石壁山河非障礙，閻浮界外任昇騰。』『恁麼則千聖共傳無底鉢，時人皆唱太平歌。』門云：『太平曲子作麼生唱？』『不墮五音，非關六律。』門云：『還有人和得也無？』『請和尚不悋慈悲。』門云：『仁者善自保任。』」

At an evening gathering, the Master said: "In former days, this old monk visited Master Che of Shimen. He ascended the hall and said: 'The original Buddha-nature of all sentient beings is, for example, like the bright moon in the sky; only because floating clouds veil and obstruct it does it not appear. It serves as brightness and illumination, as path and road, as boat and oar, as reliance and abode. The original Buddha-nature of all sentient beings is also like this; only because the heavy clouds of afflictions obscure it does it not appear clearly reflecting and shining.' At that time, I, Shanzhao, asked the Master: 'When the bright moon cannot be veiled by the clouds over the sea, and its rays extend straight through the crystal palace, how is it then?' Shimen said: 'Stone walls, mountains, and rivers are no obstacle; outside the realm of Jambudvīpa, it ascends at will.' 'In that case, then a thousand sages together pass down the bottomless bowl, and the people of the times all sing the song of great peace.' Shimen said: 'How is the melody of great peace sung?' 'It does not fall into the five tones, nor does it concern the six temperaments.' Shimen said: 'Is there still anyone who can harmonize with it?' 'I ask the Master not to begrudge your compassion.' Shimen said: 'Virtuous one, take good care of it yourself.'"