CASE 2: Bodhidharma’s "Vast and _Void"

Emperor Bu of Ryô asked Great Master Bodhidharma, “What is the highest meaning of the
holy reality?” Bodhidharma replied, “Vast and void, no holiness.” The emperor said, “Who
are you in front of me?” Bodhidharma said, “I don’t know.” The emperor did not match him.
Finally, Bodhidharma crossed the Yangtze River and came to the Shôrin Temple. There he
sat for nine years, facing the wall.