續傳燈錄 25.13

25.13

蘄州龍華道初禪師。梓之馬氏子。為祖侍者有年。住龍華日上堂曰。雞見便鬪犬見便齩。殿上鴟吻終日相對。為甚麼却不嗔。便下座。師機辯峻捷。門人罔知造詣。一日謂眾曰。昨日離城市。白雲空往還。松風清耳目。端的勝人間。召眾曰。此是先師末後句。有頃脫然而逝。

Chan Master Daochu of Longhua in Qizhou was a son of the Ma family of Zizhou. He served as Wuzu's attendant for many years. When he resided at Longhua, he ascended the hall and said, 'When chickens see each other, they fight; when dogs see each other, they bite. The chiwen ridge-beasts atop the hall face each other all day long—why then are they not angry?' He then stepped down from the seat. The Master's sharp wits and agility were keen and swift; his disciples could not fathom his attainment. One day he said to the assembly: 'Yesterday I left the city walls; / White clouds come and go in vain. / Wind in the pines cleanses the ears and eyes; / Truly it surpasses the human realm.' He called to the assembly and said, 'This is my late master's final phrase.' A moment later, he passed away with utter detachment.