續傳燈錄 30.39

30.39

湖南報慈淳禪師。上堂曰。青眸一瞬金色知歸。授手而來如王寶劍。而今開張門戶各說異端。可謂古路坦而荊棘生。法眼正而還自翳。孤負先聖埋沒己靈。且道不埋沒不孤負正法眼藏如何吐露。還有吐露得底麼。出來吐露看。如無擔取詩書歸舊隱。野花啼鳥一般春。

Chan Master Baoci Chun of Hunan ascended the hall and said, "At a glance of the blue eyes, the Golden-hued One knew where to turn; reaching out his hand, it was like the king's precious sword. Nowadays, gates and schools are opened, each professing divergent doctrines. It may be said that while the ancient road is level, thorns and brambles sprout; while the Dharma Eye is correct, it covers itself in darkness. You let down the former sages and bury your own spirit. Tell me: without burying it and without letting them down, how does one express the treasury of the true Dharma eye? Is there anyone who can express it? Come forward and express it! If there is no one, take up your poetry and books and return to your old retreat: / Wild flowers and calling birds, the same spring."