中天竺舍衛國祇洹寺圖經 1.12

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大院有二，西方大院僧佛所居，名曰道場，或金剛場。其基出地別置階陛，四面龕窟，竝安神怪守護此場院。大牆有三重，高可二丈，施步檐，椓廡相架，朱粉相暉。案《寺誥》云：外面重院，牆外表三歸依止外護相。內一重院，牆內表三寶因果歸鏡相。內院高出外院五尺，以表三寶因果出過五道故也。餘有佛、法寶、僧院堂房多少，圖繢相狀類例殊倫。梵王天王之別座，野鬼餓鬼之殊室，具繕供待。常以八王之與六齊，財施法施隨時，少食之與大食，各有其致。廣文如彼。

There are two great compounds. The western great compound is where the Saṅgha and the Buddha dwell, named the Bodhimaṇḍa, or the Vajra Compound. Its foundation rises above the ground, set apart with stairs and steps, and on all four sides are niches and caves, all housing marvelous spirits that guard this bodhimaṇḍa compound. The great wall has three tiers, roughly two zhang in height, provided with covered walkways; corridors are set upon one another, and red vermilion and white powder reflect each other. According to the Sigao: 'The outer tiers of the compound wall externally represent the aspects of relying on the Three Refuges for outer protection. The inner tier of the compound wall internally represents the aspects of the Three Jewels' causes and fruits serving as a refuge and mirror. The inner compound rises five chi higher than the outer compound, in order to represent that the causes and fruits of the Three Jewels transcend the five paths.' As for the remainder—the Buddha, Dharma Jewel, and Saṅgha compounds, halls, and chambers, greater or lesser in number—their painted forms and illustrations are exceptional and varied in their classes. There are separate seats for Brahmā and the devarājas, and distinct rooms for the wild spirits and hungry ghosts, all completely prepared for offerings and reception. Regularly on the eight kings' [days] and the six fast [days], material gifts and Dharma gifts are offered according to the occasion; smaller meals and grand meals each have their own proper manner. The full text is as [recorded] there.