圓悟佛果禪師語錄 18.6

18.6

He brought up [the following case]: "While Jinniu was distributing food, he asked Layman Pang: 'Vimalakīrti already scolded giving rise to thought while receiving food. Setting aside these two paths, does the layman still accept it or not?' The Layman said: 'At that time, was not Subhūti an adept?' Jinniu said: 'What does it have to do with another's business?' The Layman said: 'The food reached the edge of the mouth, only to be snatched away by someone.' Jinniu then continued distributing food. The Layman said: 'It doesn't even take a single phrase.'" The Master commented: "Subhūti was an adept, and Jinniu was extraordinary; all was completely taken in by Layman Pang at once. As for Layman Pang saying it does not even take a single phrase—tell me, which phrase is it? Sitting upright receiving offerings, may the donor ever be at peace."