佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 1.25

1.25

The first checked and exposed— / (The words are still in our ears. Passed.) / The second checked and exposed— / (A twofold gong'an.) / Adding frost atop snow, he once fell into peril. / (Three stages, not the same. Where is it?) / The Flying Cavalry General enters the barbarian court; / (Perilous! A defeated general—no need to decapitate him again. Losing body and life.) / How many can emerge completely whole again? / (Attaining life amidst death.) / Hurriedly he runs past; / (As if no one were around. Of the thirty-six stratagems, exhaust your spiritual powers—what can they be used for?) / But he does not let him pass. / (Principle can subdue a leopard. Piercing through his nostrils.) / On the summit of a solitary peak he sits amidst the weeds. / (Sure enough. Having pierced through his nostrils, even so it is not extraordinary. Why does he sit amidst the weeds?) / Bah! / (Do you understand? Two blades injure each other. In pairs and triads they walk the old road. Singing and clapping follow each other. Strike immediately!)