折疑論 2.91

2.91

Li Ao asked Yaoshan about the Way. (The Transmission of the Lamp states: Li Ao was styled Xizhi, a worthy minister of the Tang. When sent to govern Fengzhou, he heard the style of the Way of Chan Master Weiyan of Yaoshan. One day he went to see him, but the master did not look at him. The gentleman said: "Seeing the face is not as good as hearing the name," and was about to leave. The master said: "Why should the Minister value his ears and despise his eyes?" The gentleman then bowed and asked: "What is the Way?" Yaoshan pointed with his finger to a water pitcher, saying: "Do you understand?" The gentleman said: "I do not understand." Yaoshan said: "Clouds in the blue sky, water in the pitcher." The gentleman attained an awakening at these words.)