虛堂和尚語錄 9.23

9.23

Offering incense on Bodhidharma's memorial day: "Responding to the prophecy of Prajñātāra, the tender cassia was without error; breaking the doubt of Tripiṭaka Master [Bodhi]ruci, his words were sharp and severe. From this time, the six schools withdrew their shadows and the correct lineage flowed and circulated. One flower with five petals, the whole ground blew with fragrance; the heights of the sea and the peaks of the mountains were all moistened by the sage's benevolence. In this auspicious month and early spring, five pods of the calendar plant unfold; burning this turuṣka incense, I faintly express my longing. Tell me, has the Great Master arrived or not?" Inserting the incense, he said: "Respectful inquiries, respectful inquiries."