萬松老人評唱天童覺和尚頌古從容庵錄 5.48

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5.48

A monk asked Fayan, 'In accordance with the teachings it is said: "From the root of non-abiding all phenomena are established." What is the root of non-abiding?' (Shut that dog's mouth!)
Fayan said, 'Before forms arise into substance; (Don't let your eyes play tricks.)
Before names spring into names.' (Ultimately what do you call it?)

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萬松老人評唱天童覺和尚頌古從容庵錄 — Classical Chinese