續傳燈錄 16.24

16.24

南嶽勝業惟亨禪師。僧問。學人乍入叢林乞師指示。師曰。欲行千里一步為初。僧云。十二時中如何履踐。師曰。白雲無心青天有日。示眾曰。有利無利莫離行市。王老師賣身即不問。且道廬陵米有人酬價麼。若無人老僧自賣自買去。良久曰。東行不見西行利。以拄杖卓一下。

Chan Master Weiheng of Shengye on the Southern Peak. A monk asked, 'Having just entered the monastery, I beg the master's instruction.' The master said, 'Wishing to travel a thousand miles, one step is the beginning.' The monk said, 'Throughout the twelve periods of the day, how should one practice?' The master said, 'The white clouds have no mind; the blue sky has the sun.' He instructed the assembly, saying, 'Whether there is profit or no profit, do not leave the marketplace. Never mind Master Wang selling his body; tell me, is there anyone who will make an offer on the rice of Luling? If no one does, this old monk will sell it and buy it himself.' After a long pause, he said, 'Walking eastward, one does not see the profit of walking westward.' He struck once with his staff.