Concerning the true body of reality we read in BCR 47
Again: in the scriptures it says, “The Buddha’s true Body of Reality is like empty space. It manifests shapes in response to things like the moon (reflected) in the water.”
Yuan Wu in his pointer to BCR 100 admits
All summer I’ve been verbosely making up complications, and almost entangled and tripped up all the monks in the land. But when the Diamond Sword cuts directly, I first realize my hundred-fold incompetence. But tell me, what is the Diamond Sword like? Open your eyes and I’ll reveal the swordpoint for you to see.
A sincere answer is rebuked. Make believe reigns supreme! I cite the commentary to BCR 1
Tell me, when Master Chih questioned him, how could Wu have answered? Why didn’t he strike Chih dead with a single blow and avoid being seen as a fool? Instead Emperor Wu answered Master Chih sincerely and said, “I don’t know.” Master Chih saw his chance and acted; he said, “This is the Mahasattva Avalokitesvara transmitting the Buddha Mind Seal.”
And another instance where a sincere answer loses a bet we take a look at the king of dharma combat Joshu
The master and his disciple Wen-yuan (Ban’en) were having a discussion in which they were not supposed to come to a decisive conclusion. The one who made a conclusion would have to buy some bean cakes.
The master said, “I am an ass.”
Wen-yuan said, “I am the harness of the ass.”
The master said, “I am the feces of the ass.”
Wen-yuan said, “I am the bugs in the feces.”
The master said, “What are you doing in there?”
Wen-yuan said, “Passing the summer training period in there.”
The master said, “Go buy some bean cakes.”
Those old bastards are tricksters and smartasses!
Submitted January 27, 2019 at 05:04AM by Pistaf http://bit.ly/2Rhb3nh
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