佛祖歷代通載 7.12

7.12

宋朝明教大師契嵩。過遠影堂。列六事題之。其辭曰。陸脩靜異教學者。而送過虎溪。是不以人而棄言也。陶淵明耽湎于酒。而與之交。蓋簡小節而取其達也。跋陀高僧。以顯異被擯。而延且譽之。蓋重有識而矯嫉賢也。謝靈運以心雜不取。而果沒于刑。蓋識其器而慎其終也。盧循欲叛。而執手求舊。蓋自信道也。桓玄震威而抗對不屈。蓋有大節也。大凡古今人情莫不畏威而苟免。忘義而避疑。好名而昧實。黨勢而忍孤。飾行而畏累。自是而非人。孰有道尊一代為賢者師。肯以片言而從其人乎。孰有夙稟勝德為行耿潔。肯交醉鄉而高其達乎。孰有屈人師之尊。禮斥逐之客。而申其賢乎。孰有拒盛名之士不與於教而克全終乎。孰有義不避禍敦睦故舊而信道乎。孰有臨將帥之威。在殺罰暴虐之際。守道不撓而全其節乎。此固遠公識量遠人獨出於古今矣。若其扶荷至教廣大聖道垂裕於天人者。非蒙乃能盡之。其聖歟賢耶。偉乎大塊噫氣六合清風遠公之名聞也。四海秋色神山中聳遠公之清高也。人龍僧鳳長揖巢許遠公風軌也。白雲丹壑玉樹瑤草遠公棲處也。

During the Song dynasty, Master Mingjiao Qisong visited Master Yuan's memorial hall and composed an inscription enumerating six matters. His words stated: 'Lu Xiujing was a scholar of heterodox teachings, yet [Yuan] saw him off beyond Tiger Creek—this shows that he did not reject words on account of the person. Tao Yuanming was excessively addicted to wine, yet [Yuan] associated with him—this was because he overlooked minor details and appreciated his magnanimity. The eminent monk [Guṇa]bhadra was expelled for manifesting anomalies, yet [Yuan] welcomed and praised him—this was because he esteemed discerning insight and corrected the jealousy toward the worthy. Xie Lingyun was not accepted because of his cluttered mind, and in the end he perished by execution—this was because [Yuan] recognized his capacity and was cautious regarding his end. Lu Xun was on the verge of rebellion, yet [Yuan] clasped his hand and sought their old bond—this was because [Yuan] possessed confident trust in the Dao. Huan Xuan displayed formidable awe, yet [Yuan] resisted and confronted him without bending—this was because he possessed great moral integrity. In general, across past and present, human nature always fears awe and seeks makeshift escape; forgets righteousness to avoid suspicion; delights in fame while being blind to reality; sides with power while neglecting the solitary; and trims conduct while fearing entanglements, deeming oneself right and others wrong. Who else, having attained a Dao esteemed for a generation as teacher to the worthy, would be willing to heed another person on the strength of a single phrase? Who, endowed from of old with superior virtue and spotless conduct, would be willing to associate with the realm of intoxication and esteem its unrestrained openness? Who would yield the dignity of a teacher of humanity to pay homage to a banished guest and proclaim his worthiness? Who would reject a man of eminent renown, excluding him from the community, and thereby preserve his own integrity to the end? Who, adhering to righteousness without fleeing calamity, would cherish old acquaintances and place trust in the Dao? Who, confronting the awe of a commanding general amid slaughter, punishment, and cruel tyranny, would uphold the Dao without flinching and keep his moral integrity intact? Truly, Master Yuan's insight and tolerance surpassed ordinary mortals, uniquely standing out through ancient and modern times. As for his supporting and carrying the supreme teachings, and his expanding the vast, sacred Dao to bestow abundance upon devas and humans, it is not for an ignorant one like me to recount exhaustively. Was he a sage, or was he a worthy? How magnificent! The great earth exhales its breath, and a pure breeze sweeps through the six directions—such is the renown of Master Yuan! Autumn tints across the four seas, a divine mountain soaring aloft in their midst—such is the pure loftiness of Master Yuan! A dragon among men, a phoenix among monks, offering long bows to Chaofu and Xu You—such was Master Yuan's noble demeanor and precedent! White clouds, cinnabar ravines, jade trees, and shimmering herbs—such was Master Yuan's dwelling place!'