虛堂和尚語錄 6.18

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6.18

[He] brought up: "Because Hanshan asked, 'If the ancient mirror is not polished, how does it shine?' Fenggan said, 'In an ice vase there is no reflection; the monkey reaches for the moon in the water.' Hanshan said, 'This is not shining; please say further.' Fenggan said, 'When the myriad virtues are not brought forth, what do you tell me to say?' Hanshan and Shide both bowed and withdrew."

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