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
Breathe and let the story settle.