虛堂和尚語錄 9.4

9.4

Ascending the hall to thank the monastic officers: "Yangqi carried a paper blanket, entering and leaving the treasury for thirty years, vigorously supporting Ciming; serving as prior, he did not burn the permanent property's oil, and bought large bowls to prepare food and offer it to the great assembly. Later he became an exemplary master second to none, a standard for the Chan groves. What is more, this Dragon Peak is famous throughout the world; those who come are no ordinary timber, and those who dwell here are all pillar-grade wood. From this time forward, day after day of spring breeze will restore the National Teacher's original vigor. And when the right assistants are found, what is the single phrase? The old monk at eighty has countless leisure, earning the right to look at mountains and look again at clouds."