禪林寶訓 3.34

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3.34

When Master Shantang Zhen at first declined the appointment to Caoshan, the commandery prefect sent an official letter urging him. Shantang declined it, saying: 'Rather than eating fine grain, chewing fat meats, and becoming a monk greedy for fame, it is better to wear grass clothing, eat tree fruits, and be a rustic recluse of the mountains.'" (Recorded Hearings of Hermitage Master Cai of Qingquan)

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禪林寶訓 — Classical Chinese