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| | The Master List of Masters |
 | | Baizhang is credited with having created the basis for the shingi or rules of deportment used today in Zen monasteries. |
 | | Baizhang said, “Bring me some fire.” Guishan replied, “Okay, right away.” When Guishan returned he brought a stick to Baizhang who said, “Well, where is it?” Guishan turned the stick around in his hand, blew on it three times, and handed it back to Baizhang. |
 | | Baizhang called out, “Who is it?” Daigui answered, “Me, Lingyou.” Baizhang said, “Go and stir up those coals and see if anything’s burning.” Daigui did as instructed and when he returned told Baizhang that the fire was out. |
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