虛堂和尚語錄 9.10

9.10

Ascending the hall to express gratitude for holding the whisk during the summer feast: "The two periods of gruel and feast, stepping down to inquire after one another, advancing and retreating with bows and yields—this is called ritual. Striking bells and beating drums—this is called music. Once these two are complete, the three virtues and six flavors descend from heaven. The interchange of staff and shout—from where does it arise? If you understand, 'A fragrant wind blows away withered flowers, and further rains down fresh, fine ones'; if not, 'Excessive solicitude harms your virtue.'"