楊岐方會和尚後錄 1.6

1.6

Ascending the hall, [the master said]: "As soon as a single speck of dust arises, the great earth is completely gathered in." He then held up his staff and said: "Running a horse on Mount Sumeru; jumping about in the great ocean; bumping into it suddenly in the busy market—this is what everyone knows exists. But tell me, how do you utter the phrase about threading a needle in the dark?" After a pause, he said: "Usually I do not wish to open my mouth often, / Because my whole body wears the patched robe."