續傳燈錄 2.36

2.36

蘇州定慧道海禪師。僧問。諸佛出世已涉繁辭。作麼生是的旨。師曰。逢人不得錯舉。僧云。不因一事不長一智。師曰。怪之不及。

Chan Master Daohai of Dinghui in Suzhou. A monk asked, "The Buddhas' appearing in the world has already involved redundant words. What is the exact meaning?" The Master said, "When meeting someone, you must not cite it mistakenly." The monk said, "Without experiencing an affair, one does not grow in wisdom." The Master said, "Blaming it is beyond reach."