釋鑑稽古略續集 1.201

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Chan Master Yu'an: His taboo name was Chaozhi, and his style name was Yizhong. He belonged to a clan in Gusu. He received the Dharma from Reverend Duan of Yuansou and sequentially served as abbot at the two monasteries of Longjiao and Puci. The Emperor bestowed upon him the title 'Chan Master of Clear Discernment, Orthodox Lineage, and Vast Wisdom.' Afterwards, he was promoted to Jingci and subsequently presided over Jingshan. Four times he occupied the high seat to propagate the Buddha Dharma, thrilling the ears of humans, devas, dragons, and spirits. Monastics and laymen gathered to follow him like clouds returning to the mountain peaks. His disciples compiled the Recorded Sayings of His Four Assemblies, for which Song Wenxian wrote a preface, praising him exceedingly and inspiring reverence and faith in people.