虛堂和尚語錄 8.112

8.112

Ascending the hall, he cited: "When Master Ancestor Songyuan was approaching his demise, he addressed the assembly, saying: 'Among the brethren of long practice, there are those walking on the true path who only cannot use the black bean method; the way of Linji is about to perish and be heard no more. How lamentable!'" He brought this up and said, "The old fellow of Eagle Peak is much like leaning on a staff while riding a horse: although there is no danger of falling flat, he cannot avoid appearing unsightly to onlookers."