明覺禪師語錄 3.79

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3.79

[The Master] cited: "Danyuan took leave of the National Teacher and returned to pay respects to Mazu. He drew a circle on the ground, spread his sitting cloth, and made prostrations. Mazu said, 'You intend to become a Buddha.' Danyuan said, 'I do not know how to squeeze my eyes.' Mazu said, 'I am not as good as you.'" The Master said, "Though a fierce tiger does not eat its cubs, how can one help that the incoming words were not ample? Do you people wish to know Danyuan? He is merely a fellow who conceals his body while revealing his shadow."

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