Blue Cliff Record (Forty-Fourth Case)

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Translated by Thomas and J.C. Cleary:

Ho Shan imparted some words saying, "Cultivating study is called 'learning.' Cutting off study is called 'nearness.' Going beyond these two is to be considered real going beyond."

A monk came forward and asked, "What is 'real going beyond'?" Shan said, "Knowing how to beat the drum."

Again he asked, "What is the real truth?" Shan said, "Knowing how to beat the drum."

Again he asked, "'Mind is Buddha'--I'm not asking about this. What is not mind and not Buddha?" Shan said, "Knowing how to beat the drum."

Again he asked, "When a transcendent man comes, how do you receive him?" Shan said, "Knowing how to beat the drum."

kphoover: In the comments on yesterday's post there was a breakthrough. Certain members of the r/zen community revealed their true colors, while others were pushed further into hiding. Without naming names, today is a new day. Look at this case. Ho Shan treats with the anonymous monk with unwavering patience and is never in danger of losing his footing. What is learned? Can you get near him?

Submitted November 16, 2019 at 02:28AM by kphoover https://ift.tt/3578FGK