明覺禪師語錄 2.85

2.85

One day he instructed the assembly, saying: "The old woman east of the city was born at the same time as the Buddha; throughout her whole life they lived together, yet she did not wish to see the Buddha. Whenever she saw the Buddha coming, she would avoid him. When all around, above and below, she could not avoid him, she covered her face with her hands, yet between all ten fingers and palms she saw the Buddha. Venerable elders! Though she was an old woman, she genuinely had the conduct of a great hero. Since she knew that avoiding was rather difficult, she could not help but swallow her voice and choke down her breath. Nowadays, if you do not wish to see the Buddha, I grant you that—but by all means do not cover your face with your hands! Why so? If someone with clear eyes looks at you, they will say that under Xuedou's gate you are being taught to practice 'old woman Chan.'"