虛堂和尚語錄 1.95

1.95

Ascending the hall on the Tianji Festival: "The phrase that establishes heaven and earth is revered in both ancient and modern times; the mechanism that captures tigers and rhinos cannot be discerned by sage or ordinary being. By this, assisting the governance of non-action, the four seas are peaceful and clear; by this, congratulating the supreme venerable one, myriad realms bring jade discs. The holy birthday approaches, and the precious banquet is prepared in advance. As for the single unbiased phrase, how to express it?" Striking the staff, he said: "Quietly melting the snow by the brookside, lightly opening the plums atop the ridge."