大慧普覺禪師宗門武庫 1.97

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The Master said: "Brethren nowadays who study under Foguo are unwilling to see Foyan; those who see Foyan are unwilling to study under Foguo. This is like the blind men feeling the elephant—how could they understand the intention of these two venerable elders? Little do they realize that Foyan is simply Foguo with rules, and Foguo is simply Foyan without rules. If you want to guide others without blinding people's eyes, then come and see Foguo. If you only see Foyan, that is Chan of the hall of nirvāṇa; you can save yourself with it, but you cannot guide others. Brethren who achieved realization in the assembly of Old Nan were directed by him to see Zhen Dianxiong, because his methods were bitter and pungent, and his way of guiding people was quite distinct."