法演禪師語錄 2.72

2.72

Ascending the hall, he cited: "Great Master Bodhidharma said, 'Who has attained my authentic lineage? Come forward, and I shall verify it for you.' The nun Zongchi said, 'According to my view, it is like Ānanda beholding the Buddha-land of Akṣobhya: seen once, it is never seen again.' Bodhidharma said, 'You have attained my skin.' Daoyu said, 'According to my view, there is truly not a single phenomenon that clings to sentiment.' Bodhidharma said, 'You have attained my flesh.' The Second Patriarch bowed three times and stood in his place. Bodhidharma said, 'You have attained my marrow.'" The Master said, "At that time, had I seen those three speak thus, I would have given each thirty blows of the staff. As for Baiyun today, I should also take twenty-nine blows, leaving one blow for all of you. If among you there is one who knows pain and itch, he will not fail the ancient sages and will also get to see Baiyun. But if you do not yet know, when eating gruel and eating rice in the hall you must chew thoroughly; all too often I see you swallowing it whole."