禪林寶訓 4.40

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4.40

Venerable Zide Hui said, "In general, if a patch-robed monk is sincere and tends toward correctness, though he may be foolish, he can still be used; if he is flattering and harbors deviousness, though he may be clever, he will ultimately do harm. In general, if a person of the monastic groves has a mind that is not upright, though he may have talent and ability, he ultimately cannot stand firm." (Seen in the letter to Jiantang)

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禪林寶訓 — Classical Chinese