景德傳燈錄 9.23

9.23

Chan Master Chuwei of Qianzhou. A monk asked, 'When the three vehicles and twelve divisions of the teachings realize the principle and attain the wondrous, is it the same as or different from the ancestral master's intention?' The master said, 'In that case, you must examine outside the six phrases; do not be turned by other sounds and forms.' The monk said, 'What are the six phrases?' The master said, 'Speaking, remaining silent, neither speaking nor remaining silent, altogether being so, altogether not being so. What would you do?' The monk had no answer. The master asked Yangshan, 'What is your name?' He replied, 'Huiji.' The master said, 'Which one is Hui, and which one is Ji?' He said, 'Right before your eyes.' The master said, 'There is still before and after.' Ji said, 'Setting aside before and after for the moment, what does the Venerable see?' The master said, 'Go drink tea.'