虛堂和尚語錄 6.78

6.78

He cited: "Zhen Dianxiong served as head monk in the assembly of Upādhyāya Nan of Guizong. At that time, Guizong asked, 'I hear that the head monk often uses the story of the woman coming out of samādhi for people; is that so?' Zhen said, 'No.' Guizong said, 'Extravagant yet not frugal, frugal yet not extravagant; why do you say no?' Zhen said, 'If it is a true patch-robed monk, he cannot lack his salt and sauce.' Guizong called his attendant: 'Tell the head cook that tomorrow he should only boil plain congee.'"