萬松老人評唱天童覺和尚頌古從容庵錄 1.79

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The Master said: Tiantong says, "A spell of authentic breeze—do you see it?" Is the place where the Bhagavān ascends the seat a spell of authentic breeze? Is the place where Tiantong raises the verse a spell of authentic breeze? Is the place where Wansong requests instruction a spell of authentic breeze? In that case, it has become three spells! What is the single spell of authentic breeze? Moreover, you each have a share in it—it is indeed worth investigating thoroughly! He also says: "Unceasingly the Transforming Mother works the loom and shuttle." The Transforming Mother is an alternate name for the Creator and the Fashioner of Things. The two teachings of Confucianism and Daoism take their source in the single qi; the lineage of the Buddhists is based on the one mind. Guifeng said: "The original qi is also made by the mind; it is entirely subsumed under the objective aspect (nimitta-bhāga) of the ālayavijñāna." Wansong says: This is the correct lineage of Caodong, the life-artery of the patriarchs and buddhas. The mechanical latch is engaged at the pivot: where it turns is subtle and profound. The continuous thread is cast from the shuttle's belly: its application is close and continuous. How can it be spoken of on the same day as evil causation or causelessness? Below, versifying how the Bhagavān had it kept inside, he says, "Woven into ancient brocade containing the image of spring." Although it is like an insect gnawing wood accidentally forming patterns, what can be done when closing the door to build a cart results in fitting the ruts when leaving the door? At the end, Mañjuśrī dismantles it, and he says instead, "What can be done about the Lord of the East leaking it out?" Mañjuśrī struck the gavel, and the Bhagavān immediately descended from the seat. Yet when Kāśyapa struck the gavel, hundreds of thousands of Mañjuśrīs immediately manifested. Equally being such a time, why are holding back and letting go not the same? Tell me: where is the place where the Lord of the East leaks it out? Attentively untying the lilac knot, releasing the free and easy spring upon the branch.