虛堂和尚語錄 2.161

2.161

上堂：「九九之節謂之重陽，陽德既剛，元化以洽，衲子分上，明得甚麼邊事？」卓主丈：「交。」

Ascending the hall: "The festival of nine and nine is called Chongyang. When the yang power is already robust, the primal transformation is harmonious. On the part of a patch-robed monk, what matter on that side can be clarified?" Striking his staff: "Cross!"