大慧普覺禪師語錄 4.28

4.28

Ascending the hall, a monk asked: "The teachings say: 'This is true vigor; this is called the true Dharma-offering to the Tathāgata.' Since a dog has no buddha-nature, what do you call the true Dharma?" The Master said: "Just this 'no buddha-nature' is the true Dharma." The monk continued: "According to the student's view, it is not so." The Master said: "Try fabricating something and let's see." The monk bowed. The Master said: "Just this bowing is fabrication." He then said: "'This is true vigor; this is called the true Dharma-offering to the Tathāgata.' Since a dog has no buddha-nature, what do you call the true Dharma? This mountain monk says: 'Just this "no buddha-nature" is the true Dharma.' Can you people truly believe in it? If you can truly believe in it, the assembly on Vulture Peak is solemn and has not yet dispersed; if you cannot believe in it, wait directly until the future to ask Maitreya."