萬松老人評唱天童覺和尚頌古從容庵錄 3.23

3.23

Instruction to the assembly: Investigating while leaving mind, intellect, and consciousness behind—this still remains. Studying while transcending the paths of ordinary and sage—this is already far too lofty. Iron caltrops burst forth from the red-hot furnace; with sword-tongues and spear-lips, it is hard to open one's mouth. Without clashing against sharp edges, please raise the case and see.