虛堂和尚語錄 1.12

1.12

At an informal gathering for concluding the summer retreat: 'At Gṛdhrakūṭa they entered the retreat, but the binding was fundamentally never bound; at Xingsheng we conclude the retreat, but the release was also never released. Since release and binding are without restriction, going and coming have no active marks. Therefore it is said: "Take the Great Perfect Enlightenment as my saṃghārāma, with body and mind abiding peacefully in the samatājñāna."' He gave a shout. 'This straw rope is used in common by all quarters. But what about entering flower streets and passing through willow lanes, spending ninety days in hustle and bustle, and then setting a deadline to realize awakening?' He gave a shout. 'The state has its statutes: three thousand crimes.'