A PICTORIAL BIOGRAPHY OF THE VENERABLE MASTER

      HSU YUN

(cont. from issue #107) 

On the 16th, Wen Chi washed the Master's clothes, which had become dirty after many days of use. After changing the Master's clothes, he gave him a cup of medicine to drink. By the 17th, the Master's health started improving, and he ate two bowls of yellow rice gruel. He felt light and rested after sweating profusely. He was completely recovered by the 18th, and wishing to thank Wen Chi, said, "You have twice saved me from serious illness. My gratitude to you is endless." Wen Chi replied, "This is a small matter."


The verse says:

Getting rid of the ordure

 and filth,

  he wiped up the mundane

   dust.

Those of great wisdom appear

 as if foolish,

  and quietly rescue

   people.

After taking the medicine

 the Master could eat

  a little yellow

   rice gruel.

His entire body sweated

 profusely--

  he was soaked with

   fine sweet dew.



WEN CHI WASHES HIS DIRTY CLOTHES