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: “Why did the one person transmit falsely?”
Master: “Because of his compassion.”
Student: “Why did the ten thousand people transmit truly?”
Master: “Because of their foolishness.”
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