法演禪師語錄 1.104

1.104

Ascending the hall, a monk asked, "What is illumination preceding function?" The Master said, "The king's words are like silk." The student asked, "What is function preceding illumination?" The Master said, "When they issue forth, they are like cords." The student asked, "What are illumination and function simultaneous?" The Master said, "Holding up the mirror of Xuanyuan, Chiyou instantly loses his power." The student asked, "What are illumination and function not simultaneous?" The Master said, "Gold tested with fire." He then cited: "A monk asked Shoushan, 'What is Buddha?' Shoushan said, 'The bride rides the donkey; the mother-in-law leads it.' Assembly! Do not ask about the bride and mother-in-law, / To avoid the weariness of the road's turmoil. / When meeting food, just eat; when meeting tea, just drink; / Entering and leaving the same gate, enemies from past lives!"