虛堂和尚語錄 10.33

10.33

草木傳真筆力高，戴嵩牛在一秋毫，此行莫擬天台去，忍作孤僧過石橋。

True depictions of plants and trees show lofty brush power;
Dai Song's oxen reside within a single autumn hair.
On this trip do not plan to go to Tiantai,
Enduring as a solitary monk crossing the stone bridge.