續傳燈錄 2.68

2.68

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.'