佛祖統紀 1.43

1.43

In listing the names of the various masters, an examination reveals eight criteria: some are derived from dynastic designations, such as Beiqi or Gaoli; some from mountain names, such as Nanyue or Tiantai; some from master titles, such as Zhizhe or Fazhi; some from birthplaces, such as Zhang'an or Xiancheng; some from temple names, such as Fahua or Tiangong; some from self-chosen sobriquets, such as Caotang or Xi'an; some from commandery names, such as Qiantang or Siming; some from the titles of their writings, such as Fuzong or Xianzhang. In recent times, many have been known by their self-chosen sobriquets. Although the styles of naming are not uniform, as for naming the actual person, each captures their reality.