釋鑑稽古略續集 3.253

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大智禪師　建志堅強。勵行嚴肅。初住普陀海潮菴。久之恢拓巨剎。納眾千餘。四海至山進香大士者。得一瞻仰為慶幸。檀施殷繁。福緣宏勝。朝廷降弊潞王奉衣。儼然一大士生現其山。有徒天然住千步沙。承繩步武。克振宗猷者云。

Chan Master Dazhi: Firm in setting his aspiration, he was rigorous and solemn in his practice. At first, he resided at Haichao Hermitage on Mount Putuo. In time, he expanded it into a grand monastery, accommodating more than a thousand people. Anyone from all across the realm who came to the mountain to offer incense to the Mahāsattva considered it fortunate to catch a single glimpse of him. Almsgiving and offerings were abundant, and his blessings and conditions were magnificent. The imperial court bestowed silk, and the Prince of Lu offered robes. He was veritable as a living Mahāsattva appearing on the mountain. He had a disciple named Tianran, who resided at Qianbusha, following his footsteps and footprints, ably reviving the ancestral teachings.