景德傳燈錄 23.141

23.141

Chan Master Guixin of Jingzhong Temple in Yizhou. A monk asked, "How is it before the lotus blossoms emerge from the water?" The master said, "Lotus buds drift all over the pond." [The monk] said, "How about after they emerge from the water?" The master said, "Leaves fall without knowing autumn." [The monk] asked, "How is it when one embarks upon the great sea without relying on a floating bag?" The master said, "With a red beak it flies transcendent beyond the three realms; with green feathers it also knows how to boil tea."