宏智禪師廣錄 1.71

1.71

Ascending the hall, [the Master] said, "The pivotal turning within emptiness, the sharp dynamic at the place of response: fitting together precisely, continuing without interruption. It is like a sage king ruling without contrivance with robes draped, while worthy ministers take office and conduct governance in accord with policy. Mind harmonises with heaven and earth; virtue covers the myriad things. Thus one can unify the realm and sit solely at the centre of the world. As for guarding the frontiers, these are all matters within the realm of the ministers. Everyone, in your practice of the Way, have you ever harmonised like this?" After a pause, he said, "Holding the wondrous seal in hand, the smoky frontier is quiet; confronting the midday sun, how could one reveal the slightest opening?"