虛堂和尚語錄 2.6

2.6

諸山疏：「居必擇隣，鑑非止水，明暗相凌，言猶在耳。」

The letter of invitation from the various monasteries: "In residing, one must select neighbors; the mirror is not still water. Light and darkness encroach upon each other; the words are still ringing in the ears."