虛堂和尚語錄 2.45

2.45

When a junior disciple made an offering, the master ascended the hall and cited: "Zhangjing had a junior disciple return from traveling around. Zhangjing said, 'How long have you been away from here?'
The monk said, 'It has already been eight years.'
Zhangjing said, 'What have you accomplished?'
The monk drew a circle on the ground.
Zhangjing said, 'Is there anything more beyond this?'
The monk stepped forward, wiped out the circle, made a bow, and withdrew."
The master said, "A strict master produces fine disciples; at Erlin, the child's rearing does not equal the father's. I just instruct him to make offerings to the great assembly; there is no need to present views. Why so? For fear that scanty courtesy may invite resentment."