圓悟佛果禪師語錄 1.47

1.47

When Zhaojue Temple was renamed Chongning and the imperial decree on yellow paper arrived, [the Master] opened the hall. Holding up the imperial decree, he showed it to the assembly, saying: "Everywhere circling the earth and throughout the heavens, all receive the strength of imperial grace; the nine provinces and the four seas all receive his awesome spirit. The uniquely special Dharma gate among hundreds of thousands of Dharma gates, the true supreme meaning among immeasurable wondrous meanings, now descends from heaven. It does not lie in the movement of the eyes or the opening and closing of the lips; its verification is before our eyes, instantly recognized." When the reading of the decree was finished, he pointed to the Dharma seat and said: "Great assembly! This single road is known by all the thousand sages. Walking slowly, one steps through the sound of flowing water; looking far and wide, one traces out the tracks of flying birds. Tell me: how do you advance? If you wish to brandish the signless seal of Vairocana, you must walk upon the summit of a thousand peaks."