Tang-dynasty master of the Oxhead (Niutou) school, a native of Pengzhou of the Chen family and a dharma heir of 牛頭智威. In the early Qianyuan era (c. 758) he went to Mount Tianzhu in Shuzhou and founded a monastery there, which received its imperial name-plaque in 765. Asked what the Way is, he answered 「白雲覆青嶂，蜂蝶戀庭華」 — 'White clouds cover the green peaks; bees and butterflies love the courtyard blossoms.'
References: DILA Authority A014109 | DILA Authority
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