續傳燈錄 2.68

2.68

鄧州廣濟方禪師。僧問。如何是佛。師曰。騎牛趁春草。背却少年爺。問寶劍未磨時如何。師曰。烏龜㗖黑荳。曰。磨後如何。師曰。庭柱挂燈籠。曰如何是修行。師曰。庭柱傷寒。

Chan Master Fang of Guangji in Dengzhou. A monk asked: 'What is the Buddha?' The Master said: 'Riding an ox chasing spring grass, turning one's back on one's youthful father.' The monk asked: 'What about before the precious sword is polished?' The Master said: 'A black tortoise chews black beans.' The monk asked: 'What about after it is polished?' The Master said: 'A lantern hanging on the courtyard pillar.' The monk asked: 'What is spiritual practice?' The Master said: 'The courtyard pillar catches a cold.'