折疑論 2.90

2.90

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.")