景德傳燈錄 25.34

25.34

Chan Master Shaoxian of Tong'an Cloister on Mount Fengqi in Hongzhou. A monk asked, "The royal grace has issued a decree, which the Master personally received. I beg for a word on the house style of Xiong'er." The master said, "It has already been spoken." A monk asked, "Having traveled a thousand li to turn to the Master, please receive me once, Master." The master said, "A good place of entry." A monk from Mount Yugai begged for tiles to build a hall. An official asked, "Since it is 'Cloud-Cover' (Yugai), what need is there to beg for tiles?" There was no reply. The master said on his behalf: "Rarely does one encounter an extraordinary person."