"梁武帝問達摩大師：「如何是聖諦第一義？」 摩雲：「廓然無聖！」 帝曰：「對朕者誰？」 摩雲：「不識。」 帝不契，達摩遂渡江至魏。"
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The Emperor Wu of Liang asked the great teacher Bodhidharma, “What is the ultimate meaning of the holy truths?” Bodhidharma said, “Empty, nothing holy.” The emperor said, “Who is answering me?” Bodhidharma said, “Don’t know.” The emperor didn’t understand. Bodhidharma subsequently crossed the Yangtse River into the kingdom of Wei. — 1. The Emperor Wu Questions Bodhidharma
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