人天眼目 1.85

1.85

Another monk asked, “What is the great meaning of the Buddha Dharma?” The Master immediately shouted. The monk bowed. The Master said, “Tell me, was that a good shout or not?” The monk said, “The grass-bandit has suffered a great defeat.” The Master said, “Where was the fault?” The monk said, “A second offense is not permitted.” The Master immediately shouted. That day, the head monks of the two halls met each other and shouted at the same time. A monk asked the Master, “Was there still host and guest or not?” The Master said, “Host and guest were distinct and clear.” The Master said, “If the great assembly wishes to understand Linji’s phrases of host and guest, ask the two head monks in the hall.”