樂邦遺稿 2.89

2.89

The Wuku states: “Haiyin was an heir of Venerable Xin, a man of Guifu in Langya, who resided at the Dinghui Monastery in Suzhou. He was over eighty years old, and in daily life received offerings from the family of Defense Commissioner Zhu, frequently visiting his residence. One day Zhu asked: ‘In a future life, could the Venerable come to take rebirth in my home?’ The master smiled and consented. When he returned to the monastery, he became unwell and passed away within a few days. On the day of his passing, Zhu's wife gave birth to a daughter, to their boundless sorrow and lamentation. At that time, Chan Master Yuanzhao Ben resided at Ruiguang; having heard of the matter, he went to visit them. Just as the infant was brought out at the end of the first month, she smiled as soon as she saw him. Yuanzhao called out: ‘Haiyin! You have made a mistake!’ The girl cried several times and died.”