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33. This Mind Is Not Buddha

A monk asked Baso: "What is Buddha?"

Baso said: "This mind is not Buddha."


 * Mumon's comment: If anyone understands this, he is a graduate of Zen.
 * If you meet a fencing-master on the road, you may give him your sword,
 * If you meet a poet, you may offer him your poem.
 * When you meet others, say only a part of what you intend.
 * Never give the whole thing at once.