Three-Hundred-Mile Tiger: The Record of Lin-Chi Translation and Commentary by Sokei-An

CHIAO HUNG says, “The previous 5,000 words all explain ‘the Tao of not accumulating,’ what Buddhists call ‘nonattachment.’ Those who empty their mind on the last two lines will grasp most of Lao-tzu’s text.

suddenly gained an understanding of all teachings, the ability to see things as they really are and not how others see them, how to examine things with his own wisdom while remaining free from discursive views, and all the abilities of a great yogin38 no longer dependent on others:

“Lord of Lanka, this teaching is the pinnacle of Mahayana understanding, for it enables practitioners to achieve self–realization and to enjoy higher levels of existence.