萬松老人評唱天童覺和尚頌古從容庵錄 3.62

3.62

The Master cited: Shishuang asked Daowu, "What is bodhi right before the eyes?" Daowu called a novice. The novice responded, "Yes?" Daowu said, "Add water to the pure pitcher." After a good while, he then asked Shishuang, "What did you ask just now?" As Shishuang was about to raise it, Daowu straightaway returned to the abbot's quarters. Shishuang then had an awakening. Daowu first used a phrase kept at a distance, and later used the momentum of casting aside the body. Without wounding the blade or injuring the hand, Shishuang had an awakening. Because of his compassion, the National Teacher had words that entered into the weeds; it is just that those who recognize kindness are few. This is why Tiantong drew flower-water. His verse says: