According to the Sutras, Buddha once said, “I transmit the true Dharma that I have, to my student, Mahakasyapa.” before the congregation one day. Regarding this, a monk asked Master Heung-hwa, “What did Buddha transmit to Mahakasyapa then?” The master answered, “One person transmitted falsely, and ten thousand people transmitted truly.”
Student: “What’s the difference between what was truly transmitted and what was falsely transmitted?”
Master: “I transmit the true Dharma to you now. I hope you are quick to take it.”
Student: “Thank you, but I don’t know how to take it.”
Master: “Why do you try to take truly what I falsely transmitted?”
Commentary:
What can be transmitted or taken is not the true Dharma.
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