釋氏稽古略 4.204

4.204

In the tenth month, winter, on the twentieth day, Grand Empress Dowager Cao, Cisheng Guangxian, passed away. An imperial decree summoned Chan Master Daozhen of Jingyin to enter the Qingshou Palace, ascend the seat, and preach the Dharma. A monk asked: 'Whither must Cisheng have gone on her immortal journey?' The master said: 'The water flows, originally in the sea; the moon sets, not leaving the sky.' In the palace court, there was none who did not treat him with added reverence, praising him with 'Excellent!' The Emperor was pleased and bestowed very generous gifts upon him. When Emperor Shenzong ascended to the immortals, Emperor Zhezong summoned the master to the Funing Hall to ascend the high seat and preach the Dharma. The decree read: 'Chan Master Daozhen has long maintained virtuous conduct; he may be granted the title Chan Master Jingzhao.'