虛堂和尚語錄 2.21

English (machine translation) 2.21

Language: English

2.21

Ascending the hall on the birthday of the Mahāsattva: "Ever since Dhūta Song spoke of it thoroughly, not coming forth would have been the work of an adept; but without reason, when impoverished, one thinks of old debts and again broadcasts the family's disgrace. Do you wish to see the Mahāsattva?" Striking his staff, he said, "Empty-handed, holding a hoe; walking on foot, riding a water buffalo."

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虛堂和尚語錄 — Classical Chinese