虛堂和尚語錄 8.38
虛堂和尚語錄 8.38
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- Classical Chinese
8.38
師乃云：「雕沙鏤玉，截鐵斬釘，點向冷地裏臥。何故？太平時代，不得鼓籠人家男女。」
The master then said: "Carving sand and engraving jade, cutting through iron and severing nails—put it away and let it lie in a cold spot. Why? In times of great peace, one must not deceive people's sons and daughters."
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