圓悟佛果禪師語錄 18.63

18.63

Case: Zhaozhou said, "This old monk is going to answer questions; let anyone who knows how to ask bring forward a question." At that time a monk came forward and bowed. Zhaozhou said, "Just now I cast a brick to draw jade, but I only managed to draw an unbaked tile." He then stepped down from the seat. Later, Fayan cited this and asked Jue Tiezi, "What was the meaning of this?" Jue said, "Let me give the Venerable an analogy: it is like when the state appoints a commander." When asked, 'Who is able to go?' someone says, 'I am able to go.' The answer comes, 'You are not able to go.'" Fayan said, "I understand."