續傳燈錄 20.16

20.16

南嶽衡嶽寺道辯禪師。僧問。拈槌舉拂即且置。和尚如何為人。師曰。客來須接。曰便是為人處也。師曰。麁茶淡飯。僧禮拜。師曰。須知滋味始得。

Chan Master Daobian of Hengyue Temple on the Southern Peak. A monk asked: 'Setting aside for a moment taking up the mallet and raising the whisk, how does the upādhyāya guide people?' The Master said: 'When a guest arrives, he must be received.' The monk said: 'Then that is guiding people.' The Master said: 'Coarse tea and plain rice.' The monk bowed. The Master said: 'You must know the flavor before you can attain it.'