Changqing asked Baofu, “Seeing form is no other than seeing mind. Do you see the boat?” Baofu said, “Yes, I do.” Changqing said, “Putting the boat aside, what is mind?” Baofu pointed at the boat.
Student: “Why did Baofu point at the boat when he was asked what mind was, putting the boat aside?”
Master: “Because you don’t see mind but the boat.”
Commentary:
Don’t mistake pointing to the sky for pointing to the clouds there.
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