佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 6.16

6.16

[Case 54] Case: Yunmen asked a monk, "Where have you recently left?" (You must not also say Xishan. A probing pole and shadowing grass. You must not say east, west, south, north.) / The monk said, "Xishan." (Sure enough. Extremely honest. At that moment he should have been given his proper measure of fodder.) / Men said, "What words and phrases have there been at Xishan recently?" (I would cite them, but I fear startling the Reverend. Deeply discerning the incoming wind. It is also like the Reverend's sleep-talking.) / The monk spread both hands. (Ruined! Colluding with bandits and destroying the household. It certainly arouses people's suspicion.) / Men struck him a blow with his palm. (Acting according to the authentic imperative. A good blow. Such speed is rare to encounter.) / The monk said, "I have words to say!" (Do you want to overturn the confession? It seems you have the skill to seize the flag and take the drum.) / Men then spread both hands. (Perilous! He gives him the azure dragon, but he cannot ride it.) / The monk was speechless. (A pity!) / Men then struck him. (He must not let him off. This blow of the staff should have been taken by Yunmen. Why? If you do not sever when it is time to sever, on the contrary you invite disorder. How many should the Ācārya have received? Let him off by one move. If not letting him off, what should be done?)