Ummon on the Ancient Eye

The Reading:


Ummon said, "A monk should know the eye of the ancient men.  What was this eye?"  Answering himself he said, "It is a toad dancing up to heaven."

Zen and Zen Classics, Vol.2, R.H. Blyth; p.131

Discussion:

Ummon is rare among rare, like a certain shell from the beach that clutters up the drawer in your kitchen.  Perhaps I will preach the way of "Dancing Toad Zen" one day.  Why not?  Is is as true and wise as any other.