國清百錄 2.61

2.61

Disciple Zongchi bows in reverence. Having received your present decree wishing to fulfill your former intention, how could I dare go against karmic causes and conditions of merit? Respectfully honoring your long-held wish, I have immediately ordered the relevant authorities to make preparations for your departure. As for the day of departure and the morning of farewell, I reverently await your careful selection. I hope that when the end of the summer retreat is not far off and the autumn waters carry your boat, your kind response agreeing on a date will certainly not be broken, using this joy to banish grief and weeping. Respectfully, I bow in reverence.