禪林寶訓 3.54

3.54

Vice Minister Zhang Zishao said to Miaoxi: “The position of head monk in a Chan monastery is a seat for selecting the worthy. Today the various quarters do not ask whether one is worthy or unworthy, routinely taking this as a stepping-stone for opportunistic advancement; this is also a failing of those who direct the Dharma. That being so, in the semblance age it is indeed difficult to find the right person; yet if one selects those whose conduct is slightly superior, whose talent and virtue are somewhat complete, and who recognize shame, integrity, and righteousness to occupy it, it would still be somewhat better than those reckless strivers” (Ke'an ji).