虛堂和尚語錄 8.62

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8.62

The Master then said: "The inspection of ears and eyes is insufficient to distinguish the nature of things; the discussions of sentiment and consciousness are insufficient to determine merits. Since this mountain monk entered this monastery, every day I have been bustling about in this way, having no leisure even to catch my breath—how could I have any leisure to distinguish the nature of things or determine merits?" Striking with his whisk, he said: "Having observed the pure fast from youth, I am now old; / Seeing guests, I lack the strength to step down from the meditation bench."

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