The Case
Zen master Fuketsu said to the assembled monks, 'If one particle of dust is raised, the state will come into being; if no particle of dust is raised, the state will perish.
Setcho (at a later time), holding up his staff, said to his disciples, "Is there anyone among you who will live with him and die with him?"
Engo's Introduction
Setting up the - banner and establishing the - teaching such is the task of the teacher of profound attainment. Distinguishing a dragon from a snake, black from white that is what the mature master must do. Now let us put aside for a moment how to wield the life-giving sword and the death-dealing blade, and how to administer blows with the stick: tell me, what does the one who lords it over the universe say?
Verse
Let the elders knit their brows as they will; For the moment, let the state be established. Where are the wise statesmen, the veteran generals? The cool breeze blows; I nod to myself.
