傳法正宗記 6.20

6.20

When the Venerable One saw it, he praised it, saying: “If future generations cultivate according to this, they will also attain supreme fruits.” He encouraged the assembly to recite it. Huineng happened to hear it, and asked the reciter: “Who composed this?” [The reciter] said: “This is the verse of Senior Seat Shenxiu. The Great Master praised it, and he will surely receive the transmission of the Dharma. Don't you know?” Neng said: “Although these words are good, they are not yet complete.” His peers all laughed, thinking Neng’s words were boastful nonsense. Neng soon composed a verse in response. That night, borrowing a brush from a boy, he wrote beside Xiu’s verse, saying: