佛祖統紀 53.68

53.68

Under Emperor Yingzong, an imperial order was issued to privately constructed monasteries and cloisters throughout the empire, all bestowing plaques reading 'Shousheng'. Under Emperor Shenzong, an imperial order was issued regarding the Linggan Pagoda of Kaibao Monastery, with the imperial brush writing the seal script: 'Pagoda of Great Fortune and Complete Perfection'. Under Emperor Zhezong, the śramaṇa Jieran of Yanqing in Siming established the Sixteen Contemplations Hall, for which Chen Guan composed a record. Under Emperor Huizong, Dhyāna Master You of Yunju built three stupas, and Dhyāna Master Duan of Baiyun built a Patriarchs' Hall. Hong Juefan commented on them, saying: 'The understanding and capacity of Yunju and Baiyun were lofty and far-reaching; they can indeed serve as models for the empire.' Under Emperor Gaozong, an imperial order was issued to the prefectures and commanderies throughout the empire to establish Bao'en Monasteries to pay posthumous respects to Emperor Huizong. An imperial order was issued to build Tianshen Wanshou Yuanjue Monastery on the North Hill of West Lake. Under Emperor Xiaozong, funds from the privy purse were bestowed to build a canon repository at Upper Tianzhu [Monastery]. An imperial order bestowed money to build a Sixteen Contemplations Hall at Upper Tianzhu, recorded by Lou Yue of the Hanlin Academy. An imperial order was issued to build an Inner Contemplation Hall within the imperial palace, conforming completely to the regulations of Upper Tianzhu.