Zongmi's "One Bright Pearl"

A monk asked Zongmi, " What is the one bright pearl?" Zongmi called to his attendant, "Fetch the scripture box." The attendant brought it. Zongmi said, "Return it to its place." After the attendant had done so, he asked again, "What is the one bright pearl?" Zongmi said, "I have exhausted my spiritual power for your sake."

Reflection

Breathe and let the story settle.