圓悟佛果禪師語錄 18.67

18.67

Case: While Jinniu was distributing food, he asked Layman Pang, "'Giving rise to thought and receiving food is scolded by Vimalakīrti.' Leaving aside these two approaches, does the Layman still accept it?" The Layman said, "At that time, wasn't Subhūti an adept?" Jinniu said, "What does that have to do with someone else's business?" The Layman said, "The food has reached the mouth, yet it is snatched away by someone." Jinniu then proceeded to distribute food. The Layman said, "Not worth even a single phrase."