大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經略疏 2.1444

2.1444

（宗密）夙生多幸同種善根，遇如是經、逢如是疏，頃於王饍未敢即飡。今得明文印決，心意泰然，誓願生生盡命弘闡。當時便被僧尼徒眾，因請贊揚，務自溫習。課虛順命，但依文配讀而已，詎足以發明於人？為顯圓宗多驚撫掌，爰有宿機堅種聞即稟承，從始洎終可數十人，誓願修學。蓋茲疏文玄妙，傳之不虛，豈以微才能感如是。襄陽講罷，暫往東都，禮祖師塔，便擬馳赴拜覲。蓋緣夏逼，且止永穆寺。襄陽徒眾迤邐訪尋，再邀第二遍講。復聞茲經，遂允眾請。許終懸疏，却赴上都。今月七日纔畢，聽徒泰恭遂斷一臂云：「自慶所逢之法玄妙難思，用表懇誠，厥願修學。」此迺和尚道威德洽，教令將行。門下宗枝有斯精苦，伊且割截支體、傷斷筋骨，都無痛惱，神色宛然。自初至今身心仍舊，若道若俗無不異之，觀智之功感應昭著。時臺省詢驗，事迹分明。留守崇敬大經已申中書門下，據伊本意，豈盡顯揚。然發起門亦藉旌表，沿伊手瘡未愈，官司牒寺委令將養，未便遊行。以此禮覲轉見遲違，下情無任，伏增惶懼。謹差聽徒僧玄珪智輝，先具申述。（宗密）才微語拙，領悟難陳。伏乞慈悲，特賜攝受幸甚。不備學徒（宗密）惶恐百拜上。

[I, Zongmi,] having had the great fortune from past lives to plant roots of goodness together [with you], have encountered such a sūtra and met with such a commentary; previously, before this royal feast, I did not dare partake at once. Now, having obtained clear text to confirm and resolve [my doubts], my mind and intentions are serene, and I vow to propagate and elucidate it life after life to the end of my days. At that time, I was immediately requested by the assembly of monks and nuns to praise and expound it, in order to review and practice it myself. Yielding in vain to their request, I merely recited along with the text; how could that suffice to enlighten others? Because the perfect tradition was revealed, many were amazed and clapped their hands. There were those with deep-seated capacities and firm seeds who, upon hearing it, immediately received and upheld it; from beginning to end there were several tens of people who vowed to study and practice. Because the text of this commentary is profound and wondrous, its transmission is not in vain; how could my petty ability have induced such a response? Having finished lecturing in Xiangyang, I went temporarily to the Eastern Capital to pay homage at the stupa of the Patriarch, intending then to hasten forward to pay you my respects. Because the summer retreat was pressing near, I stayed temporarily at Yongmu Monastery. The disciples from Xiangyang gradually sought me out and invited me again for a second series of lectures. Hearing this sūtra once more, I agreed to the assembly's request, promising that once I finished the commentary on the preface, I would proceed to the Upper Capital. Just on the seventh day of this month, when it concluded, an auditor, Taigong, cut off one arm, saying: 'I rejoice in encountering a Dharma so profound, wondrous, and inconceivable; to express my utmost sincerity, I vow to cultivate and learn it.' This is due to the Venerable Master's virtue in the Way pervading everything, so that the commands of the teaching are about to be put into practice. That a branch of the tradition under your gate should possess such ascetic determination! He severed his limb, breaking sinews and bones, yet was entirely free of pain or distress, his countenance remaining serene. From the beginning until now, his body and mind have been as before; both monks and laypeople marvel at it without exception. The efficacy of contemplative wisdom has manifested in clear response. At that time the Censorate investigated and verified it, and the facts were distinct and clear. The Regent, revering the great scripture, has already reported it to the Secretariat-Chancellery. According to his original intent, how could he have wished to publicize it fully? Yet the doorway of inspiration also depends on public recognition. Since his hand wound is not yet healed, the government office issued an official dispatch instructing the monastery to attend to his recovery, so he cannot travel yet. Because of this, my paying respects has been further delayed; my humble feelings cannot bear it, and I prostrate myself with increasing trepidation. I respectfully send the auditor-monks Xuan’gui and Zhihui ahead to present this explanation. [My, Zongmi's,] talent is petty and my speech clumsy; my understanding is difficult to convey. I humbly beg for your compassion, specially granting me acceptance, which would be my great fortune. Incompletely written by your disciple, [Zongmi,] submitting this with a hundred fearful bows.