禪林寶訓 4.33

4.33

侍郎尤公謂拙菴曰。昔妙喜中興臨濟之道於凋零之秋。而性尚謙虛未甞馳騁見理。平生不趨權勢不苟利養。嘗曰。萬事不可佚豫為。不可奢態持。蓋有利於時而便於物者。有其過而無其功者。若縱之奢佚則不濟矣。不肖佩服斯言。遂為終身之戒。老師昨者遭遇主上留宿觀堂。實為佛法之幸。切冀不倦悲願。使進善之途開明。任眾之道益大。庶幾後生晚輩。不謀近習。各懷遠圖。豈不為叢林之利濟乎（然侍者記聞）。

Vice Minister Lord You said to Zhuo'an, "In the past, Miaoxi revived the way of Linji in an autumn of withering decline, yet his nature still valued modesty and humility, and he never galloped off into speculative views. Throughout his life he did not hasten toward power and influence, nor did he carelessly seek profit and support. He once said: 'The myriad affairs must not be conducted with indolent pleasure, nor maintained with an attitude of extravagance. For what is advantageous to the moment and convenient for material things may bring faults without any merit; if one indulges in extravagance and indolence, nothing will succeed.' Unworthy as I am, I take these words to heart and make them my lifelong admonition. Yesterday, Venerable Teacher, you met the Sovereign, who had you lodge overnight at the Guantang; this is truly the fortune of the Buddha Dharma. I earnestly hope that with untiring vows of compassion, you will open and brighten the path of advancing the good, and make the way of taking charge of the assembly even greater, so that perhaps the younger generations will not scheme for near-term habits, but each harbor far-reaching plans. Would this not bring benefit and salvation to the monastic grove?" (Recorded Hear-say of Attendant Ran)