佛果圜悟禪師碧巖錄 7.1

7.1

The pointer says: Establishing the Dharma banner and setting forth the essential teaching belongs to an authentic lineage master. Determining dragons from snakes and distinguishing monks from layfolk requires an adept kalyāṇamitra. Let us set aside for the moment discussing killing and giving life on the edge of a sword, or discerning dynamic fitness at the tip of a staff. But tell me: how do you discuss the single phrase of alone holding sway over the realm? To test, I cite it: look!