釋鑑稽古略續集 3.111

3.111

一清禪師　諱天。號潔祖。廬陵人。歐陽氏禮正宗忠公授業。得度於右街雲海法師　侍香於大天界會中。即左街講經。制授弘後普應之號。正統癸亥上勅弘慶禪院。師創立焉。道風遠布朝野知名。後因碩德名公共推住持徑山。諸大檀越欣然施助。恢宏像設云。

Chan Master Yiqing, taboo name Tian, styled Jiezu, was a native of Luling. He studied under Ouyang Lizheng Zhonggong. He was ordained under Dharma Master Yunhai of the Right Street. He served as incense attendant in the assembly of the Great Tianjie Monastery, and became Expositor of the Sūtras of the Left Street. By imperial decree, he was conferred the title "Honghou Puying" (Great Continuity of Universal Response). In the guihai year of the Zhengtong era, the Emperor decreed [the building of] Hongqing Chan Cloister, and the Master founded it. His style of the Way spread far, and his renown reached both the court and the countryside. Later, eminent and worthy figures jointly recommended him to serve as abbot of Mount Jing. Great donors joyfully offered support, expanding the statues and shrines.