One day Yao-shan Wei-yen (750-834), one of the well-known Chinese Ch'an master, was asked by the host of the monastery to give his sermon to the assembly who for a long while was expecting his teaching. Yao-shan said: "Strike the bell."
If someone comes to him with anger, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will talk together be in peace.
If someone comes to him with greed, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will share together in peace.
If someone comes to him with ignorance, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will live together in peace.
If someone comes to him with light or enlightenment, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will live together in harmony.
If someone comes to him with darkness or delusion, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will live together in peace.
If someone comes to him with knowledge or experience, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will live together in peace.
If someone comes to him with love or hate, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will be together in peace..
If someone comes to him with dirt or trash, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will be clean and clear together.
If someone comes to him with a blue sky, he will recognize that and put it aside, then that person and him will walk together on the road right in front of them.
ChonTri 12/12/07
ChonTri
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