虛堂和尚語錄 2.156

2.156

He then cited: "One day, Venerable Youqi of Tiantai sounded the bell and ascended the hall. Just as the assembly gathered, Qi said, 'Who struck the bell?' A monk said, 'The karmadāna.' Qi said, 'Come closer.' The monk stepped forward. Qi then gave him a slap and returned to the abbot's quarters." The Master said: "Cheap as mud and sand, precious as gold and jade. If he had calmly taken the seat at that time, he could have brought this monk to life."