俱舍論頌疏論本 1.6

1.6

There is Jia Zeng, Grand Master of Right Counsel and Prefect of Jinzhou. His Excellency was exceptionally endowed with rare vital force and distinctly gifted with brilliant spirit. His literary talent surpassed all within the clouds, his renown dominated all under the sun; his capacity was profound and distant, his deportment calm and serene—a true paragon and mirror for gentlemen of the official robes. Formerly serving as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, having ample leisure in the department’s offices and turning his heart to the orthodox Dharma, he invited me to converse on the doctrines and thereupon requested that I compose a brief commentary. There was also Vinaya Master Huaiyuan of the Great Shengguan Monastery, whose pearl of precepts was pure and whose demeanor was refreshing; diligently devoted to the Dharma gates, he was also tireless in exhorting and guiding others. With his intent set on universal deliverance, he likewise joined in the request.