景德傳燈錄 23.140

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23.140

Upādhyāya Chuanfa of Youzhou. A monk asked, "Are the teachings' intent and the patriarchs' intent identical or distinct?" The master said, "Blossoms bloom elegant with golden threads; the ancient cave is deep with white clouds." [The monk] asked, "Why is it that other people have many disciples, while you, Master, have no disciples?" The master said, "In ocean islands many dragons conceal themselves; upon thatched eaves no phoenix perches."

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景德傳燈錄 — Classical Chinese