虛堂和尚語錄 3.122

3.122

Ascending the hall for the lighting of the hearth, he cited: "Because Guishan was attending Baizhang late at night, Baizhang said, 'See if there is fire in the hearth.' Guishan stirred it and said, 'There is none.' Baizhang stirred it himself and found a small spark, saying, 'You said there was none—what is this?' Guishan was awakened right then." The Master said: "The bridal chamber on the wedding night; having one's name posted on the golden roll—these are indeed momentarily thrilling. If at that time he had used that to visit Mazu again, the gate of Guishan would not have become deserted."