虛堂和尚語錄 6.424

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道無所據，山深水寒，一念未興，死門路活，要知兩處收功，
識取丙丁童子，丙丁童子，諾，擲下火把，好好服事著。

The Way has nothing to rely upon; the mountains are deep and waters cold. / Before a single thought arises, the path through the gates of death comes alive. / If you wish to know how to reap merit in both places, / Recognize the boy Bingding. / Boy Bingding! [Bingding replies,] "Yes!" / [He] threw down the torch. / Serve [him] well!