虛堂和尚語錄 6.179

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He cited: "One day Shiti saw his attendant carrying an alms bowl to ascend the hall. He called to the attendant, who answered 'Yes.' Shiti said: 'Where are you going?' He said: 'Ascending the hall for the meal.' Shiti said: 'How could I not know you are ascending the hall for the meal?' He said: 'Aside from this, what else should I say?' Shiti said: 'I am only asking you about the fundamental matter.' He said: 'If you ask about the fundamental matter, I am truly ascending the hall for the meal.' Shiti said: 'You are not mistakenly my attendant.'"