禪林寶訓 3.67

3.67

萬菴曰。古人入室先令掛牌。各人為生死事大。踊躍來求決擇。多見近時無問老病。盡令來納降款。有麝自然香。安用公界驅之。因此妄生節目。賓主不安。主法者當思之。

Wan'an said: “When the ancients entered the abbot's room, they first ordered the notice board hung. Each person, for the sake of the great matter of saṃsāra, came forward eagerly seeking determination and choice. Frequently nowadays, without asking whether one is old or sick, all are ordered to come and submit terms of surrender. If musk is present, it is naturally fragrant; why use public authority to drive them? Because of this, complications are falsely generated, and guest and host are both ill at ease. Masters of the Dharma should reflect on this.”