景德傳燈錄 20.88

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20.88

The Master had an uṣṇīṣa with whorl-like patterns. The Li clan of Jinling admired his reputation in the Way, invited him, made offerings to him, and treated him with the courtesy due a master. They once asked, "What is Muping ('flat wood')?" The Master said, "Not moving axe or adze." They said, "How is it not moving axe or adze?" The Master said, "Muping." At that time, Chan Master Fayan presented him with a verse:

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景德傳燈錄 — Classical Chinese