釋鑑稽古略續集 1.6

1.6

The lineage of buddhas and patriarchs and the rules and standards of the Dharma gate are chronologically organized by epochs in a unified manner without omissions. When readers peruse it, it is like gazing upon the imperial palace towers with celestial tracks clearly detailed, or exploring the Dragon Palace with pearls and gems completely gathered. How rich is this work! Without distinction between Confucianism and Buddhism, it should be stored in every household, treasured beside pillows and kept close at hand. Why should it merely be preserved in famous mountains? The elder Yan of Qu'an, Administration Vice Commissioner of Xingxi, riding the wheel of great vows, did not forget the bequest to broadly propagate it, and contributed funds to recarve it in the hope of spreading it far and wide. I, unlearned, lodged at his residence and served as an editor, and consequently compiled and supplemented it.