虛堂和尚語錄 1.106

1.106

Ascending the hall upon retiring from the monastery, he cited: "Gaoting saw Deshan across the river, and immediately walked off sideways. Later he opened his Dharma teachings and succeeded Deshan." The Master said: "Gaoting only saw the sharpness of the awl's point, not the squareness of the chisel's head. If he had crossed the river at that time, would he have merely resided in a monastery? If someone understands the staff, with both hands I entrust it to him. If not, 'Clouds on the mountain ridge cannot finish idling; water flowing in the valley bottom is far too busy.'"