宏智禪師廣錄 2.195

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2.195

He cited: Linji asked the monastery director, "Where have you come from?" The director said, "I come from selling yellow rice in the prefecture." Linji said, "Did you sell it all?" The director said, "I sold it all." Linji made a stroke with his staff and said, "Can you also sell this?" The director then shouted. Linji then struck him. Next, the cook came. Linji related the previous conversation. The cook said, "The monastery director did not understand the Venerable's intent." Linji said, "What about you?" The cook then bowed. Linji struck him as well. The Master appended a verse:

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