佛祖統紀 39.33

39.33

五年。詔天下僧徒無德業者。並令罷道。寺院準僧量留。餘並毀折。廬山福林大志禪師（智者門人）素服哭於佛前三日。誓舍身明道。乃詣東都上表曰。願陛下興隆三寶。貧道當然臂以報國恩。上敬而許之。遂以布蠟纏升大棚端坐。度火然之。焚畢入定。七日加趺而終。自是詔下而不行。

In the fifth year, an edict ordered that all monks throughout the empire who lacked virtue and learning be made to return to lay life. Monasteries were to be retained according to the quota of monks, and the rest were all to be dismantled. Chan Master Dazhi of Fulin on Mount Lu (a disciple of Zhiyi) wore plain white clothes and wept before the Buddha for three days, vowing to sacrifice his body to illuminate the Way. He then went to the Eastern Capital and submitted a memorial saying: 'I pray that Your Majesty cause the Three Jewels to prosper; this poor monk will burn his arm to repay the country's benevolence.' The Emperor respected him and granted permission. Thereupon, wrapping himself in cloth and wax, he mounted a high platform and sat upright, setting himself on fire. After the burning, he entered absorption, and after seven days passed away seated in the lotus posture. From then on, the edict was issued but not enforced.