CASE 45. WHO IS HE?
To Tozan, Master Hoen the Fifth Patriarch said, "Shakyamuni and Maitreya Boddhisattva, both are His slaves. Well, tell me: Who is He?"
Mumon's Comments:
Should you be able to clearly realize who he is, it would be as if you met your own father at the crossroads, as you do not have to ask your own father who he is.
Do not use another's bow and arrow.
Do not ride somebody else's horse.
Do not discuss someone else's faults.
Do not try to know some other person's business.
Why I shared this: This case is one that will highlight more about your own nature rather than one of some buddhamaster, imo. I know stories of horse thieves and bow breakers and they colored my wonderings that were triggered. I can't see one that seems my father as a horse owner or thief. As a archer depending on bow or one removing access to it. There is a why that these were added by Mumon, as well as his last line. All you are left with are your own reactions to it.
Submitted April 02, 2023 at 08:17PM by Algood_Wenstover https://ift.tt/z3NePG6
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