CASE 15: Kyôzan Thrusts His Hoe into the Ground

Isan asked Kyôzan, “Where have you come from?” Kyôzan said, “From the rice field.” Isan said, “How many people are there in the rice field?” Kyôzan thrust his hoe into the ground and stood with his hands folded on his chest. Isan said, “There are a great number of people cutting thatch on the South Mountain.” Kyôzan took up his hoe and left immediately.