明覺禪師語錄 2.131
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2.131
He brought up: "Great Master Yunmen instructed the assembly, saying: 'If you do not accord with it, just look for an entry point. The dust-mote Buddhas are on your tongue; the Tripiṭaka holy teachings are under your heels. It is better to go on erring. Is there still anyone who can err? Come out and speak before the assembly!'" The Master commented: "Although this was the condition for raising a son, how can one force the freeborn into slavery? If someone discontented had stepped forward then and overturned the rope-seat, would he not have been a great hero? Even though it is like this, let me ask: on what would he rely?" The Master suddenly raised his staff and said: "It nearly came to harboring a convict and increasing wisdom." Striking the rope-seat once, he then stepped down from the seat.
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