When [Yuanwu’s teacher] Fayan first came to Wuzu Temple, Yuanwu was working there as temple manager. At that time a new kitchen was to be built in an area where a beautiful tree stood.
Fayan said, “Although the tree is in the way, don’t cut it down.”
Yuanwu cut down the tree anyway.
Fayan reacted furiously, and picking up his staff he chased after Yuanwu as if to strike him. Yuanwu began to run away to avoid the beating, but then suddenly experienced great enlightenment and cried out, “This is the way of Linji!”
He then grabbed the staff away from Fayan and said, “I recognize you, you old thief!”
Fayan laughed and went off.
From this time forward, Fayan allowed Yuanwu to lecture the Dharma to the other monks.
What is the way of Linji?
Submitted December 15, 2019 at 10:55AM by aamdev https://ift.tt/2YN3gmx
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