Xuefeng's Turtle-Nosed Snake

Xuefeng was with his assembly. He pointed to a firebrand and said, " All of you, this is a firebrand. What is it when it is not a firebrand?" The assembly was silent. Xuefeng himself answered, "A turtle-nosed snake." He then asked, "Do any of you understand?"

Reflection

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