釋氏稽古略 3.39

3.39

壬寅貞觀十六年五月。帝為太穆皇后追福於弘福寺。手疏願文曰。聖哲之所尚者孝也。仁人之所愛者親也。朕幼荷鞠育之恩。長蒙教養之訓。蓼莪之念何日云忘。罔極之情昊天匪報。興言永慕但切深哀。欲報靡因唯憑冥助。敬以絹二百疋奉慈悲大教。倘至誠有感。冀消過往之愆為善有因。庶獲後緣之慶（弘明集）。又勅為穆太后寫佛大藏經。勅選法師十人挍正。

In the ren-yin year, the sixteenth year of the Zhenguan era, in the fifth month, the Emperor pursued posthumous merit for Empress Taimu at Hongfu Monastery. He personally wrote the text of his vow, stating: "What the sages and wise esteem is filial piety; what the benevolent cherish is their parents. From my youth I was favored with the kindness of nurturing care; grown, I received teachings and instruction. How could I ever forget the reflections of the 'Liao'e' ode? The boundless feeling [toward my parents] cannot be repaid, even as vast heaven. Voicing my perpetual longing, I only feel deep grief. Desiring to repay them yet lacking a way, I rely solely upon unseen assistance. Reverently, with two hundred bolts of silk, I make an offering to the great compassionate teaching. If utmost sincerity may find resonance, I hope it will eliminate past faults so that making good may bear its cause, and in the hope of attaining the bliss of future conditions" (Hongming ji). An imperial decree was also issued to copy the Great Buddhist Canon for Empress Mu, and ten Dharma masters were chosen by imperial order to collate it.