景德傳燈錄 24.18

24.18

Chan Master Baosheng of Qiyun in Wuzhou. A monk asked, "What is the environment of Qiyun?" The Master said, "The Dragon Pool is clear to the bottom; the black turtle receives a succession of renown." [The monk] said, "Could it be just this?" The Master said, "The Way is high, dragons and tigers submit; the Eight Immortals join in Great Peace." [The monk] asked, "What is the water of Qiyun?" The Master said, "The Dragon Pool is always clear to the bottom; if you intend to ask, then there are waves." [The monk] said, "Could it be just this?" The Master said, "In the ancient hall there is no incense smoke; who can distinguish clear from turbid?" [The monk] said, "I wonder what it is like in the deepest depths?" The Master said, "Ācārya, if you wish to know the deepest depths, beneath your feet the arising of clouds must be completely cut off."