中天竺舍衛國祇洹寺圖經 2.24

2.24

Next, a courtyard to the north is named the Courtyard of the Buddha's Robes. The halls and chambers are as described above, with a southern gate facing the lane. Ānanda resided here, constantly guarding the Buddha's robes. There is a bronze chime that can hold five pints; the four rims of the chime are all engraved in yellow gold with disciples of past Buddhas. Moreover, on the suspension loop, purple-sheen gold forms the shape of nine dragons, upon whose backs stands the image of a deva, holding a jade mallet to strike the chime. Heard throughout the trichiliocosm, its tones also expound the methods by which all Buddhas instruct their disciples. The chime was crafted by Brahmā. When the Buddha entered extinction, the Sāgara Nāgarāja took it into his ocean palace.