佛祖歷代通載 11.25

11.25

（十二　丙申）　參以金科明為條制。十年皇太子問張士衡曰。事佛營福其應如何。對曰事佛在清淨仁恕。如貪惏驕虐。雖傾財事之無損於禍。且善惡必報若影赴形。聖人之言備矣。為君明。為臣忠。為子孝。則福祚永。反是則禍至矣。時太子有逆志。故士衡因對以箴之。

(12. Bingshen) "supplemented by the golden codes, to clearly formulate regulations and statutes." In the tenth year, the Crown Prince asked Zhang Shiheng, "In serving the Buddha and cultivating merit, what is the retribution?" He replied, "Serving the Buddha lies in purity, benevolence, and forbearance. If one is greedy, arrogant, and cruel, even if one exhausts one's wealth to serve Him, it will not avert misfortune. Moreover, the retribution for good and evil is inevitable, just like a shadow following a form. The words of the sages are complete on this. If a ruler is enlightened, a minister loyal, and a son filial, then fortune and blessings will endure; if one acts contrary to this, disaster will arrive." At that time, the Crown Prince harbored rebellious intentions, so Shiheng used this reply to remonstrate with him.