During the Ming Dynasty, there was an eminent monk in Sichuan, known as Monk Zujie. He was one of the proud disciples of Master Chushan, an eminent monk of the Linji Sect. He was familiar with the Tripitaka, proficient in Buddhism, and had good eloquence.

During the years of the Ming Dynasty, there was an eminent monk in Sichuan, known as Monk Zujie. He was one of the proud disciples of the Linji sect master Chushan.

One year, monk Zu Jie fell ill and stayed in bed to recuperate. After Master Chushan learned about it, he went to see his condition in person. When Master Chushan arrived at the Zen room of Monk Zujie, he found that another eminent monk, Zen Master Daxin Zhenyuan, also came to check on Monk Zujie's condition.

After the three of them exchanged pleasantries, Master Chushan pointed at Zen Master Daxin Zhenyuan and asked Monk Zu Jie a question: "What is the heart?" Monk Zu Jie replied: "There is no mercy in speaking."

Master Chushan listened. The reply was: "Your answer is not clear-minded." Monk Zujie turned around, looked at Zen Master Daxin Zhenyuan and said, "Why don't you pay homage to my master?"

After hearing this, Zen Master Daxin Zhenyuan said to Chu Master Shan bowed and Monk Chu Shan stood up and left without saying a word.

After some time, Monk Zu Jie’s condition became more and more serious, and he couldn’t help but groan in pain. When Master Chushan visited Monk Zujie again, he asked: "Are the scriptures you have read and the Buddhist teachings you have practiced still useful to this day?"

Monk Zujie nodded, indicating that he could use them. Master Chushan asked back: "Since it is useful, why are you moaning and shouting in pain now?"

Monk Zu Jie replied: "If it hurts, just scream, if it hurts, just laugh, why not?" Master Chushan said: "If you can't breathe, where will you live in the future?"

Monk Zu Jie replied: " After the rain, the sky clears, the green mountains remain the same." Master Chushan asked again: "Today we say goodbye to master and disciple. Can we meet again in the future?" Monk Zu Jie replied: "It doesn't matter if the disaster is gone, how can we have time now?"

Master Chushan was very satisfied with Monk Zu Jie's answer and said happily: "It seems like you are not here. I'm not sick." Monk Zu Jie replied, "It doesn't matter whether you are sick or not."

Master Chushan held Monk Zu Jie's hand and said, "What is this?" Monk Zu Jie took out his palm and put his hands together. , said: "It's time for me to go." After saying that, he stood up, sat upright, and passed away peacefully in front of Master Chushan.