仁王護國般若波羅蜜多經疏 1.4

1.4

皇唐八葉再造生靈，玄化無垠正刑有截，張墜網、震頹綱，驅黔庶於福壽之場、導滄波於無為之宅，廣運明德光揚　聖旨，乃詔不空三藏今重譯斯經。三藏言善兩方、教傳三密，　龍宮演奧邃旨聞天，　佛日再中真風永扇。良賁學孤先哲、有默清流，叨接翻傳、謬　膺筆受。幸揚　天闕、親奉　德音，今於　大明宮南桃園脩疏贊演，　宸光曲照不容避席。竊玄珠於貝葉但益慚惶，捧白璧於　丹墀寧勝報効。仰酬　皇澤、俯課忠懃，既竭愚誠，庶照玄造矣。

In the eighth reign of our August Tang, the living beings were remade; the mysterious transformation is boundless, and proper punishments bring order. Raising the fallen net and bracing the collapsing cords, driving the common people toward the grounds of blessing and longevity, guiding the blue waves toward the dwelling of the unconditioned, broadly exercising luminous virtue and gloriously magnifying the imperial will, an edict was issued commanding Tripiṭaka Master Amoghavajra to retranslate this scripture. The Tripiṭaka Master was eloquent in both languages and transmitted the teachings of the three mysteries. Expounding the esoteric depths in the Dragon Palace, his profound purport reached heaven; the sun of the Buddha shone again at noon, and the true breeze blew forever. Liangbi’s learning is isolated from the former sages, yet he remained quietly among the pure assembly; presumptuously joining the translation transmission, he unworthily served as recorder. Having the fortune to be praised at the Heavenly Court and personally receiving the virtuous voice, he now prepares this commentary and expounds it at the Southern Peach Orchard of the Daming Palace. As the imperial radiance shines intimately upon him, he cannot shrink from his post. Stealing the dark pearl from the palm leaves only increases his shame and trepidation; holding up the white jade at the vermilion steps, how could he ever match the debt he owes? Looking upward to repay the August Favor, and looking downward to examine his loyal diligence, having exhausted his humble sincerity, he hopes it may reflect the mysterious creation.