景德傳燈錄 8.55

8.55

Shitou approved of it and said, "Will you wear black or white?" The upāsaka said, "I wish to follow what I admire," and thus did not shave his head or dye his robes. Later, he went to Jiangxi to call upon Mazu and asked, "Who is the person that does not keep company with the myriad dharmas?" Mazu said, "Wait until you swallow the water of the West River in a single gulp, and then I will tell you." At these words, the upāsaka suddenly comprehended the mysterious pivot. He then stayed to study and serve him for two years. He had a verse: