明覺禪師語錄 2.25

2.25

When the master went to assume the abbotship at Xuedou, he passed through Hangzhou. Transport Commissioner Xu asked the master, "Xuedou is a famous mountain, with many patch-robed monks possessing the eye. If they suddenly confront you, how will the elder handle them?" In a loud voice the master called to the guest prefect. The prefect stepped forward, and the master said, "What did the transport commissioner ask?" The commissioner said, "Pushing it away." The master said, "How could pushing it away be permissible?" The commissioner had no words. The master said, "Neither of us got the advantage." The commissioner asked again, "On which day will the elder cross the Qiantang River?" The master said, "This mountain monk does not yet dare go forward." The commissioner said, "Why is that?" The master said, "Transport Commissioner Xu has blocked the crucial crossing." The commissioner said, "Today I have been thoroughly worked over by the elder." The master then took his leave and departed.