續傳燈錄 10.27

10.27

信州鵝湖山仁壽德延禪師。僧問。如何是鵝湖境。師曰。一泓湖水春來淥。數隻仙鵝天外歸。云如何是境中人。師曰。松聲來客坐。山翠上人衣。乃曰。眾口咸來發問端。當空一點欲酧難。而今大義重宣也。剔起眉毛覿面看。久立。

Chan Master Diyan of Renshou on Mount Ehu in Xinzhou. A monk asked, 'What is the realm of Ehu?' The Master said, 'A pool of lake water runs emerald as spring arrives; several immortal geese return from beyond the sky.' The monk asked, 'What is the person within the realm?' The Master said, 'Pines whisper where the guest sits; mountain green touches the person's robe.' He then said, 'Many mouths all come to raise questions, / But answering a single point before the void is difficult. / Now the great meaning is proclaimed again: / Raise your eyebrows and look face to face.' He stood for a long time.