虛堂和尚語錄 6.42

6.42

He cited: "Dongshan, because a monk asked, 'Among the three bodies, which one expounds the Dharma?' Dongshan said, 'I am always earnest about this.' The monk later asked Caoshan, 'Dongshan said, "I am always earnest about this"—what was his meaning?' Cao said, 'If you want a head, chop it off and take it.' The monk also asked Xuefeng; Feng struck him right across the mouth with his staff, saying, 'I too once went to Dongshan.' The monk was speechless."