四明尊者教行錄 5.70

5.70

（億）啟：近專馳寓，諒已通聞，屬在疚之方，初固敘懷而未悉。蓋以夙伸勸請，冀永住期，僉同緇白之誠、密契龍天之願。允蒙金諾，遐慰蓬心，惟台嶺之祕詮免虞綫絕，而靈山之慧命克廣燈傳。社侶相歡，空居迭報。尚慮　大師未忘夙念、猶執誓言，外雖徇於籲辭、中尚存於確志。況義天初顯、化土叢依，祈壽劫之增延，誘根機而䆮熟，利他斯博，報佛為深。虔露寸衷，幸副群仰。謹修狀起居咨問，伏惟照察。謹狀。

[Yang] Yi states: Recently I specially sent a messenger, which I reckon has already been conveyed to you. Since I was in the midst of mourning, at first my narration of sentiments was indeed not exhaustive. Because I previously extended my earnest plea, hoping for your permanent stay, this accords with the sincerity of both monastics and laity and secretly tallies with the wish of dragons and devas. Having graciously received your golden promise, it distantly comforts my humble heart; the secret teachings of the Tiantai range are spared the worry of being cut off like a thread, and the wisdom-life of Gṛdhrakūṭa can broadly extend the transmission of the lamp. The companions of the society rejoice together, and the dwelling in the sky repeatedly reports it. Yet I still fear that the Great Master has not forgotten his former thoughts and still clings to his vow, externally yielding to our entreaties while internally still harboring his resolute will. Moreover, the heaven of meaning has newly emerged and the field of transformation gathers around you; praying for the prolongation of your lifespan to guide faculties to gradual ripening, benefiting others will be extensive and repaying the Buddha will be profound. Devoutly disclosing my humble heart, I hope it fulfills the hopes of the multitude. I respectfully prepare this letter to inquire after your health; prostratingly hoping you will look upon it with favor. Respectfully written.