景德傳燈錄 23.30

23.30

Chan Master Qinghai of Fengguo in Xiangzhou. A monk asked, ''The lush green bamboo is entirely true suchness.' What is true suchness?' The master said, 'Turning roof tiles into gold: a visitor hears the name but does not see the form.' He said, 'Then I bow in thanks and withdraw.' The master said, 'The delusion of former times still exists today.' He asked, 'An ancient master said: 'Seeing the moon, stop looking at the finger; returning home, cease asking about the road.' What is home?' The master said, 'Try raising the topic and let us see.' He asked, 'If you let it pass, then they speak of east and talk of west; if you do not let it pass, how can one speak?' The master said, 'Two years share the same spring.'