Another time, the Layman asked Ta-yu, “In order to help others attain it, Master Ma-tsu dwelt in the fundamental reality. Did he pass this on to you or not?”
Ta-yu said, “Since I have never spoken with him, how could I know anything about his fundamental reality?”
The Layman said, “Then you have nothing to report about this experience?”
Ta-yu said, “I dont have one word to give to the Layman on the subject.”
The Layman said, “If the teacher would be forsaking the heritage by giving me one word about it, perhaps he can describe it to me in two or three words.”
Ta-yu said, “That it cant be described is exactly what the fundamental reality is all about.”
The Layman clapped his hands and left.
(Source: The Sayings of Layman P'ang)
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Submitted December 12, 2018 at 12:07AM by McNubbitz https://ift.tt/2SIeNyX
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