禪林寶訓 3.59

3.59

萬菴曰。先師移梅陽。衲子間有竊議者。音首座曰。大凡評論於人。當於有過中求無過。詎可於無過中求有過。夫不察其心而疑其跡。誠何以慰叢林公論。且妙喜道德才器出於天性。立身行事惟義是從。其量度固過於人。今造物抑之必有道矣。安得不知其為法門異時之福耶。聞者自此不復議論矣（智林集）。

Wan'an said: “When my late teacher was transferred to Meiyang, there were some among the patch-robed monks who whispered criticisms. Head Seat Yin said, ‘Generally, in evaluating a person, one should seek the absence of fault within their faults; how could one seek fault where there is no fault? To suspect his outward traces without examining his heart—truly, how can this comfort the public opinion of the monastic grove? Furthermore, Miaoxi’s the Way and virtue, talent, and capacity stem from his natural disposition; in establishing himself and handling affairs, he adheres solely to righteousness. His magnanimity certainly surpasses that of other men. Now that the Creator oppresses him, there must be a reason for it. How can one fail to know that this will be a blessing for the Dharma gate in other times?’ Those who heard this never raised discussions again (Zhilin ji).”