圓悟佛果禪師語錄 4.36

4.36

When Dongshan of Xiazhou sent a letter of Dharma transmission arriving, [the Master] ascended the hall and said: "At the assembly on Vulture Peak, a thousand leaves sent forth fragrance; before Shaoshi Peak, a single branch stood alone in beauty. Before sentient beings and buddhas were equipped, its coiling roots were already seen; beyond the kalpa of emptiness, its ornate patterns were ever more displayed. Whole and uncarved, it cannot be broken apart; striking the nose, it is even more fragrant. In eight directions naturally exquisite, the whole body becomes increasingly dense. Arrowheads meeting point to point, needle and mustard seed corresponding—leaving this aside, how do you speak a phrase of singular transcendence? Suddenly wind and clouds meet; vast and wide, heaven and earth are spring." He further said: "Sitting, I see Dongshan revive the ancient style; the eye on the crown of the head is upright, possessing full accomplishment. Holding Linji's diamond sword, unbound like Yangqi's chestnut burr. Iron walls and silver mountains must be put to function; demon palaces and tiger dens also permit free passage. Gathering the boundless lands of fragrant water, all are cast into the tongs, hammer, and furnace."