禪林寶訓 2.30

2.30

靈源道學行義純誠厚德。有古人之風。安重寡言。尤為士大夫尊敬。嘗曰。眾人之所忽。聖人之所謹。況為叢林主助宣佛化。非行解相應詎可為之。要在時時檢責。勿使聲名利養有萌於心。儻法令有所未孚。衲子有所未服。當退思修德以待方來。未見有身正而叢林不治者。所謂觀德人之容。使人之意消。誠實在茲（記聞）。

Lingyuan's learning in the Way and righteous conduct were pure and sincere, and his virtue was profound; he had the style of the ancients. Composed, dignified, and sparing of words, he was especially respected by scholar-officials. He once said, 'What ordinary people neglect, sages are cautious of. How much more so for one who is a master of a monastic grove, assisting in proclaiming the Buddha's transformation! If one's practice and understanding do not correspond, how could one do it? The essential point is to constantly inspect and reprimand oneself, not letting fame and gain sprout in one's mind. If the rules and instructions are not yet trusted, and the patch-robed monks are not yet compliant, one should withdraw, reflect, and cultivate virtue to await the future. I have never seen a case where the person is upright yet the monastic grove is not well-ordered. What is called "observing the countenance of a virtuous person causes people's [bad] intentions to melt away"—the true reality lies in this.'" (*Record of Heard Words*)