- The monk then asked, "Why did Linji establish these Three Mysteries and Three Essentials?"
The master said, "It's like opening your eyes while wetting the bed."
The monk asked further, "What about those who grasp the meaning of these mysteries and essentials?"
The master said, "Where is the razor-sharp sword?"
He then offered a verse. (僧又問臨濟為甚麼立此三玄三要師云也是開眼尿牀進云悟此玄要旨者如何師云吹毛劒在甚麼處亦示以頌)