景德傳燈錄 26.58

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Chan Master Yong'an, the fifth generation to reside at Bao'en Guangjiao Monastery in Hangzhou, was a native of Yongjia in Wenzhou. His family name was Weng. At an early age, he went forth from home under Great Master Huizheng of his home commandery. In the Tiancheng era of the Later Tang, he accompanied his root teacher into the capital of the kingdom. King Zhongyi of Wuyue appointed Huizheng as Rectifier of Monks. The Master was particularly averse to secular affairs and intended to travel secretly to Minchuan to visit Chan masters. As the roads were difficult and blocked, he turned back to Mount Tiantai, thatched a hut, and stayed there. Soon he encountered National Preceptor Shao, whose instruction brought him to a sudden awakening to the original mind; he then took his leave and departed the mountain. Master Huizheng reported this to King Zhongyi. [The king] first ordered him to reside at Qingtai Cloister in Yuezhou, and next summoned him to reside at the former monastery, granting him the title Chan Master Zhengjue Konghui. The Master went up to the hall and said, "All Buddhas of the ten directions have gathered at once like clouds to bear witness for you sthaviras, and you sthaviras bear witness for all Buddhas at once. Do you still believe this? Absolutely avoid calculating!" A monk asked, "The fourfold assembly has gathered like clouds; how will you propose and chant?" The Master said, "If you go to the various quarters, never cite this mistakenly." [The monk] said, "Not only this student, but the great assembly relies upon it." The Master said, "Make your prostrations!" A monk asked, "Many are clear about the five vehicles and three piṭakas. The ancestral intention came from the west; I beg the Master for instruction." The Master said, "The five vehicles and three piṭakas." [The monk] asked, "Is there still anything beyond?" The Master said, "You are indeed clever." [A monk] asked, "What is to broadly perform Buddhist deeds?" The Master said, "What do you dislike?" [The monk] said, "If so, then I have personally received the crowning touch." The Master said, "Where do you see the World-Honoured One?" [A monk] asked, "What is the meaning of the coming from the west?" The Master said, "Go over there and stand." The monk moved his steps. The Master said, "Do you understand?" [The monk] said, "I do not understand." The Master showed him a verse, saying: