虛堂和尚語錄 1.92

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1.92

Ascending the hall, he cited: "An ancient worthy was asked by a monk, 'What is the matter of winter's coming?' The worthy said, 'The capital produces rhubarb.'" The Master said: "Gold is tested by touchstone; a person is tested by words. The ancient person considered himself to have returned with the jade intact, unaware that his body was in the weeds."

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