首楞嚴義疏注經 1.5

1.5

譯經三藏，朝散大夫試鴻臚卿光梵大師賜紫惟淨，謹上書于中丞閣下。近蒙以　新製〈首楞嚴經疏序〉，特賜　寵示者，鴻儒大士嘉讚寶乘、淺學緇流叨窺法句，身心適悅、種智增明，頂奉依歸，不任慶幸。竊以　大佛頂如來密因修證了義諸菩薩萬行首楞嚴經者，菩薩行門、諸佛心印，開有為即塵沙妙用、歸無相即法界真源，不有不空，絕名相於言[(ㄇ@(企-止))/弟]之外；現因示果，分階位於神化之中。境不礙心、惑不礙智，七大之性大無所待、八還之法還無所從。所以了真如心，息虛妄本，起方便慧，宣祕密言，萬法以之圓融、諸佛以之自在，入不二之二諦、悟不空之三空，偉矣真宗，不可思議。聿有高士，著述疏章，煥決祕詮，簡談佛旨，恭惟　中丞入佛知見、解法因緣，學佛修行、袪拂有空之病，宣法性相、融明起滅之端，為護法城、作不請友。高製序引，恢闡教乘，永代作程，長冥示炬。惟淨夙承道顧，忝翫奇文，佩戴恩私，不任抃躍。不宣。惟淨頓首。

Weijing, Tripiṭaka Translator of Sūtras, Grand Master of Palace Leisure, Probationary Chamberlain for Ceremonials, Master Guangfan, bestowed with the Purple Robe, respectfully presents this letter to His Excellency the Censor-in-Chief: Recently, I have been honored to be specially favored with your newly composed 'Preface to the Commentary on the Śūraṅgama Sūtra.' A great scholar and virtuous gentleman favorably praises the precious vehicle, while an unlearned member of the monastics unworthily catches a glimpse of the Dharma phrases; body and mind are filled with joy, and the all-inclusive wisdom brightens further. Receiving it reverently with utmost reliance, my gladness is beyond measure. I humbly consider that the Great Buddha-Crest Śūraṅgama Sūtra of the Definitive Meaning of the Tathāgata's Secret Cause, Cultivation, and Realization, and the Bodhisattvas' Ten Thousand Practices is the portal of bodhisattva practice and the seal of the mind of all buddhas. When unfolding the conditioned, it is the wondrous functioning countless as dust and sands; when returning to the signless, it is the true source of the dharmadhātu. Neither existent nor empty, it transcends names and characteristics beyond words and symbols; manifesting the cause and revealing the fruit, it marks stages within spiritual transformation. The object does not obstruct the mind, and delusion does not obstruct wisdom; the nature of the seven great elements is great without relying on anything, and the dharma of the eight returns returns without having any origin. Therefore, one comprehends the mind of tathatā, puts an end to the root of falsehood, arouses expedient wisdom, and proclaims the secret words. Through this, the ten thousand dharmas are fully integrated, and all buddhas attain sovereignty; one enters the two truths of non-duality and awakens to the three emptinesses that are not empty. How grand is the true tradition, inconceivable indeed! Here was an eminent scholar who composed a commentary, brilliantly resolving the secret teachings and concisely discoursing on the Buddha's intent. Respectfully, Your Excellency has entered the knowledge and vision of the Buddha and understood the causes and conditions of phenomena; studying Buddhism and practicing cultivation, you have dispelled the sickness of existence and emptiness; proclaiming the nature and characteristics of dharmas, you have harmoniously clarified the beginnings of arising and ceasing, serving as a fortress for protecting the Dharma and acting as an unasked friend. You have composed this lofty preface, broadly propagating the teaching vehicle, establishing a lasting guide for eternal generations and manifesting a torch in the long darkness. Having long received your courteous regard in the Way, I have unworthily enjoyed this extraordinary composition; harboring deep personal gratitude, my elation is beyond measure. Words cannot fully express it. Weijing bows his head.