禪林寶訓 4.15

4.15

Yuetang said: "When Huanglong lived at Jicui, he was confined by illness for three months without coming out. Zhenjing made earnest prayers night and day, even burning his crown and searing his arm to look up and supplicate for unseen assistance. When Huanglong heard of this, he rebuked him, saying: 'Saṃsāra is indeed my lot. Are you so unpenetrating of principle in your study of Chan as this?' Zhenjing replied calmly: 'The monastic grove can do without Kewen, but it cannot do without the Master.' Those with discernment said: 'Zhenjing's reverence for his master and esteem for the Dharma reached such sincerity. He is certain to become a great vessel in the future.'" (Beishan jiwen)