CASE 33: Sanshô’s "Golden Scales"

Sanshô asked Seppô, “When a fish with golden scales has passed through the net, what should it get for food?”

Seppô said, “I will tell you when you have passed through the net.”

Sanshô said, “A great Zen master with 1500 disciples doesn’t know how to speak.”

Seppô said, “The old monk is just too busy with temple affairs.”