佛祖統紀 34.69

34.69

○ In the time of Duke Mu of Qin, a stone image was obtained in Fufeng. The Duke did not recognize it and discarded it in the horse stables. The spirit protecting the image grew angry and caused the Duke to fall ill. Furthermore, he dreamt that the Celestial Emperor reprimanded him. He questioned his attendants, and You Yu went to view the image and said: 'It is a Buddha spirit.' The Duke thereupon took the image, bathed it, and placed it in a clean chamber. The image suddenly emitted light. The Duke marveled greatly at this and summoned artisans to cast a bronze image.