虛堂和尚語錄 2.52

2.52

Ascending the hall, he cited: "Emperor Suzong asked National Teacher Zhong, 'What will you need a hundred years from now?'
The National Teacher said, 'Build a seamless stupa for this old monk.'
The Emperor said, 'Please, Master, what is the design of the stupa?'
The National Teacher remained silent for a long time, then said, 'Do you understand?'
The Emperor said, 'I do not understand.'
The National Teacher said, 'I have a Dharma-transmission disciple, Danyuan, who is well-versed in this matter.'
After the National Teacher passed away, the Emperor summoned Danyuan and questioned him. Danyuan said, 'South of Xiang, north of Tan, within there is yellow gold filling a country. Under the shadowless tree, the common ferryboat; upon the lapis lazuli palace, no spiritual friend.'"
The master said, "If Suzong at that time had let out a shout during the National Teacher's long silence, he would have saved Danyuan from falling into pits and dropping into trenches. Do you want to see the seamless stupa?" Striking the staff: "'I urge you to drain this cup of wine; west of Yang Pass there are no old friends.'"