In view of this, Gao wanted to come forward and say a few words in defense of Chinese Chan, restoring its original identity in the eyes of the world. Believing theater to be the most powerful vehicle for moving hearts to recognition of reality, Gao decided upon using it as his vehicle for telling a story of Chan.
因此高行健要站出來，為中國的「禪」說幾句公道話，還原它的真實面目；而戲劇是公認最能打動人心的，高行健於是選擇以戲劇的形式，述說禪的故事。