大慧普覺禪師宗門武庫 1.40

1.40

Taizong separately bestowed funds to rebuild the three gates, granted an imperial calligraphic plaque, and ordained monks. Duke Lü arose each morning to pay homage to the Buddha, praying: "May those who do not believe in the Three Jewels never be born into my family. May my sons and grandsons from generation to generation receive official stipends and serve at court as external protectors of the Buddhadharma." His nephew Yijian, Duke of the State of Shen, every New Year's Day, after paying respects at the family temple, would burn incense and open a letter from Chan Master Guanghui Lian, treating it with extreme reverence. The Duke of Shen's son, Gongzhu, was also enfeoffed as the Duke of the State of Shen; on New Year's Day he opened a letter from Master Tianyi Huai. The Right Vice Director Haowen on New Year's Day opened a letter from Chan Master Yuanzhao. The Right Vice Director's son, Yongzhong, on New Year's Day opened a letter from Chan Master Fozhao Gao. That their family generations were deeply faithful and devout indeed had its origins! Therefore I record it to admonish future generations.