律相感通傳 1.68

1.68

He replied, "On the mountain is the Bodhisattva Monastery, first established during the True Dharma era of Kāśyapa Buddha; Bodhisattva Pramodyarāja built it, and the monastery was named Dharma Lamp. From then until now, it has constantly shone brightly up in the sky. There are more than three hundred lesser bodhisattvas who have severed their intake of grain to enjoy vast lifespans, dwelling permanently on this mountain. This lamp was also continuously provided with offerings later on by the mountain god Jite (Te was an ancient ruler of Shu). Therefore, when the first month arrives, lamps are lit everywhere to make offerings to the Buddhist monastery."