The great writer Bai Juyi went to visit Zen Master Daolin in Niaoke. He saw the Zen Master sitting next to the magpie's nest and said: It's too dangerous for the Zen Master to live in a tree!
The Zen master replied: Prefect! Your situation is very dangerous!
Bai Juyi disagreed with it. He said: The lower officials are important officials of the current dynasty. What are the dangers?
The Zen master said: How can we not be dangerous when the torch intersects and keeps our nature in a constant state?
Bai Juyi knew that Zen masters were referring to the officialdom, intrigue and crises, and had some understanding at the moment.But he changed the topic and asked: What is the general idea of Buddhism?
The Zen master replied: Do not do any evil, and do all good!
Bai Juyi originally thought that the Zen master would teach him with profound principles, but now he said such ordinary words and was disappointed, so he said: This is the truth that a three-year-old child knows!
The Zen master said: Even if a three-year-old child can do it, an eighty-year-old man cannot do it.
Bai Juyi completely changed his arrogant attitude after hearing the Zen master's words.Because although everyone can say these eight words, how many people can really do it?
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