景德傳燈錄 19.39
English (machine translation) 19.39
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19.39
Chan Master Yong of the Liang Family Hermitage on Mount Shuangquan in Suizhou. [A monk] asked, "What was Bodhidharma's intention in facing the wall for nine years?"
The Master said, "He could not fall asleep."
Elder Huguo came. The Master asked, "In the realm of Suiyang, are there men or women? Each submits an inquiry, and question by question they are each different. How will the elder respond?"
Huguo drew a circular figure in the air with his hand. The Master said, "I thank the elder for his compassion."
[Huguo] said, "I would not presume to accept it."
The Master lowered his head and did not look back.
[A monk] asked, "How can one suddenly put to rest all conditions?"
The Master said, "Adding frost on top of snow."
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