There is also a type who gather in twos and threes for discussion—where is freedom from affectation preferred?—winter and summer they glibly talk about Chan, with intellectual interpretation for understanding meanings and principles. You all entertain views like this, looking for some advantage. Is there any true principle like this? You’ll go to hell some day; don’t say I didn’t tell you.
-Deshan (ZFYZ vol. 1)
Failing to meet good friends, or companions on the Way, they only go by their own subjective interpretations; even if they hold discussions, it is all speculative.
-Xuansha (ZFYZ vol. 1)
The founding teacher revealed the key of direct pointing; it cannot be mastered by debate, discussion, or discourse.
-Yingan (Chan Instructions)
The instant you see an old monk open his mouth, you tend to stuff those big rocks right into yours, and when you cluster in little groups to discuss [his words], you're exactly like those green flies on shit that struggle back to back to gobble it up! What a shame, brothers!
-Yunmen (tr. Urs App)
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