佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 4.30

4.30

The pointer says: For the dynamic function of a lightning flash, lingering thought is in vain. When thunder claps in midair, covering the ears can hardly succeed. Above the crown of the head, wave the red banner; behind the ears, wheel the pair of swords. If one's eyes are not discerning and one's hands not adept, how can one take hold? There is a sort who lower their heads and hesitate in thought, calculating within the faculty of mind, utterly unaware of the countless ghosts seen before their skulls. Tell me: not falling into the faculty of mind, not clinging to gain and loss, if there should suddenly be such a presentation, how would you respond? Try to bring it up and see.