六祖大師法寶壇經 1.53

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1.53

The Governor said: "Your disciple has heard that when Bodhidharma first converted Emperor Wu of Liang, the Emperor asked him: 'Throughout my life I have built temples, ordained monks, practiced giving, and hosted vegetarian feasts. What merit and virtue do I have?' Bodhidharma said: 'Truly there is no merit and virtue.' Your disciple has not understood this principle; I pray that the upādhyāya will explain it for me."

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