佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 6.26

6.26

[56] Case: Chan traveler Liang asked Qinshan, "What about when a single arrowhead breaks through the three passes?" (Precipitous! It is remarkably extraordinary; he is indeed a fierce general.) Qinshan said, "Let the master inside the pass out so we may see him!" (Right in the face! Everyone needs to know this: the main mountain is high, the table mountain is low.) Liang said, "Then knowing my error, I must correct it." (Acting on seeing the dynamic opportunity; already fallen into the secondary.) Qinshan said, "What other time are you waiting for?" (There is capturing and releasing; when the wind moves, the grass bends.) Liang said, "A good arrow shot with nowhere to hit!" and straightaway walked out. (Indeed! Was he aiming to recant his confession? A second staff strike does not hurt.) Qinshan called, "Come here a moment, ācārya!" (Easy to call, hard to dismiss. What good is it to call him and have him turn his head?) Liang turned his head. (Indeed, he could not hold his ground. Hit!) Qinshan seized him and said, "Let alone a single arrowhead breaking through the three passes—for Qinshan's sake, try shooting an arrow and let me see!" (Flings his body into the tiger's mouth; a wave against the current. Seeing what is right and not doing it is a lack of courage.) Liang hesitated. (Indeed, he could not find a hold. Striking, he said: What a pity!) Qinshan struck him seven blows with the staff and said, "Just let this fellow doubt for thirty years!" (The imperative should be executed like this. Having a beginning and having an end, head straight and tail straight. It was Qinshan who ought to have taken this staff.)