佛祖統紀 48.40

48.40

In the second year, an imperial decree instructed the General Administrative Office that monks who were proficient in the five great divisions of the scriptures should be selected, and those with virtue and practice should be appointed as officials such as prefectural clerical registrars, directors, and assistant directors. Furthermore, academies for lecturing on the three teachings and assemblies for the three kinds of Chan were established in each circuit.