人天眼目 6.56

6.56

A monk asked, "What is it like before the lotus blossom emerges from the water?"
Zuo said, "A lotus blossom."
Zhu said, "Roots deep, the lotus calyx endures the lingering rain."
Ming said, "The depth of the water cannot cover it."
Jian said, "When a burnt brick strikes it, it freezes solid to the very bottom."
"What is it like after emerging from the water?"
Zuo said, "Lotus leaves."
Zhu said, "Upon the head of the water immortal, it is truly wondrous."
Ming said, "It does not hinder passersby from gazing."
Jian said, "At Yanglan and Zuo'e, waves rise without wind."
"What is it like after it opens?"
Ming said, "Fragrance north and south."
"What is it like after bearing seeds?"
Ming said, "Feeding fish, feeding turtles."