Addressing his disciples, Shishuang Chuyuan said: “As soon as one
particle of dust is raised, the great earth manifests itself there in its
entirety. In one lion are revealed millions of lions, and in millions of lions
is revealed one lion. Thousands of them there are indeed, but you need to know
just one.”
Then he raised his staff, saying, “Here’s my staff. So now, tell me, where’s the one lion?”
When no one in the assembly replied, he shouted “Ho!” Then he set the staff down and left the room.
Zen Masters of China: 253-54
The Story of Zen: 190
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