佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 4.35

4.35

The pointer says: If we speak of the gradual, turning against the ordinary accords with the Way, in the bustling market-place seven verticals and eight horizontals. If we speak of the sudden, it leaves no trace or track, and even the thousand sages cannot grope and find it. If neither sudden nor gradual is established, then what? For a quick person, a single word; for a fast horse, a single whip. At just such a time, who is an author? Try to bring it up and see.