續傳燈錄 7.18

7.18

Chan Master Deqian of Dagui in Tanzhou. A monk asked, "What is the meaning of the Patriarch's coming from the West?"
The Master said, "Water comes forth from the mountain."
He asked, "What is the intention?"
The Master said, "How could a mountain stream detain it?"
He then said, "The mountain flowers are like silk brocade—Mañjuśrī bumps into them with his eyes; the secluded birds chirp melodiously—Avalokiteśvara plugs up his ears. Worthy ones, what else are you pondering? Last night at the third watch I could not sleep; rolling over, I caught Samantabhadra and banished him to the land of the unarisen. In one sleep straight until dawn, this morning I am again able to meet with you all and talk of dreams. Ah, what kind of talk is this?" He struck the staff and stepped down from the seat.