The Blue Cliff record by J. C. Cleary

Author:J. C. Cleary
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 2019-09-12T07:36:43.499433+00:00

FIFTY-THIRD CASE

Pai Chang’s Wild Ducks

POINTER

The whole world does not hide it—his entire capacity stands alone revealed. He encounters situations without getting stuck—with every move he has the ability to assert himself. In his phrases there’s no partiality—everywhere he has the intention to kill people.

But say, in the end, where do the Ancients go to rest? To test I’m citing this old case: look!

CASE

Once when Great Master Ma and Pai Chang were walking together they saw some wild ducks fly by.1 The Great Master asked, “What is that?”2 Chang said, “Wild ducks.”3 The Great Master said, “Where have they gone?”4 Chang said, “They’ve flown away.”5 The Great Master then twisted Pai Chang’s nose.6 Chang cried out in pain.7 The Great Master said, “When have they ever flown away?”8

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