Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Yunmen: Killing or Giving Life

Once, the Master said: "In our tradition there is total freedom; one kills or gives life as the occasion requires."

A monk asked: "How about 'killing'?"

The Master said: "Winter has gone and spring come."

The monk said: "What is it like when winter has gone and spring come?"

The Master said: "Then you're making a lot of noise and ramble in all four directions of the compass with a staff across your shoulders!"


What is the occasion that requires killing or giving life?



Submitted October 24, 2019 at 01:15AM by ThatKir https://ift.tt/362mrvy

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