折疑論 2.90

2.90

昌黎求法於大顛（釋氏通鑑云。昌黎即韓愈。字退之。官拜為刑部侍郎。唐憲宗于鳳翔府護國寺。即今法門寺。迎佛骨於內宮供養。愈上表謗佛。帝欲誅之。裴度等諫。貶於潮州。聞大顛親詣求法云。弟子軍州事繁。省要處乞師指示。良久愈罔措。侍者三平敲禪床一下。師云作麼。平云。先以定動。然後智拔。愈云。師門風高峻。於侍者處得箇入路）。

Changli sought the Dharma from Dadian. (The General Chronicle of the Lineage of Śākya states: Changli was Han Yu, styled Tuizhi, who held office as Vice Minister of Justice. When Emperor Xianzong of the Tang welcomed the Buddha's bone relic from the Huguo Monastery in Fengxiang Prefecture—presently the Famen Monastery—into the inner palace for offerings, Han Yu submitted a memorial slandering the Buddha. The emperor wished to execute him, but Pei Du and others remonstrated, and he was demoted to Chaozhou. Hearing of Dadian, he personally went to seek the Dharma, saying: "This disciple's military and prefectural affairs are vexing; please, Master, point out the essential crux." After a long pause, Han Yu was at a loss. The attendant Sanping struck the meditation seat once. The master said, "What are you doing?" Ping said, "First move him with concentration, then extract him with wisdom." Han Yu said, "The Master's family style is lofty and precipitous; through the attendant, I have obtained an entry path.")