釋氏稽古略 2.252

2.252

北齊顯祖宣帝洋在位十年。佛法大盛。所度僧尼八千人（律師論衡）。

Emperor Xuan (Gao Yang), Xianzu of Northern Qi, reigned for ten years. The Buddha-dharma flourished exceedingly; eight thousand monks and nuns were ordained. (Vinaya Master's Critical Assessments)