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Rakuho came to Kassan and without bowing stood facing him. Kassan said, “A chicken dwells in the phoenix nest. It’s not of the same class. Go away.” Rakuho said, “I have come from far away, hearing much about you. Please, Master, I beg you to guide me.” Kassan said, “Before my eyes there is no…

Fuketsu, giving instruction, said, “If one raises a speck of dust, the house and the nation prosper. If one does not raise a speck of dust, they perish.” Setchô held up his staff and said, “Is there anyone who lives and dies with this?”

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…