Featured: The Blue Cliff Record, Case 36 - Changsha Wandering in the Mountains

Changsha went wandering in the mountains one day.
When he returned to the temple gate the head monk asked, "Where have you been?"
Changsha said, "I have come from walking in the hills."
"Which way did you go?"
"I went out following the scented grasses and came back chasing the falling blossoms."

—Blue Cliff Record, Case 36

Where Have You Been?

Dongshan Sick (BS94)

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When Dongshan was not feeling well, someone said, “Teacher, you are not feeling well. Is there anyone who doesn’t get sick?”
Dongshan said, “Yes, there is.”
“Does the person who doesn’t get sick take care of you?”
Dongshan said, “I have the opportunity to take care of the person.”
“What happens when you take care of that person?”
Dongshan said, “At that time, I don’t see the sickness.”

—Book of Serenity, Case 94