釋鑑稽古略續集 3.18

3.18

In the sixth month, Junior Preceptor to the Crown Prince Yao Guangxiao was ordered to go to the prefectures of Suzhou, Huzhou, and elsewhere to distribute relief. When Guangxiao first became a monk, his elder sister used to admonish him, saying, "Now that you have become a monk, you ought to generate a mind of compassion"—for she knew he was fond of killing. When he took part in the pacification of crises, his sister sighed and said to others, "Should a monk's compassion be like this?" After Guangxiao attained noble status and returned to Wu, he went to see his sister. His sister rebuffed him, saying, "Why should an exalted person come to a poor house?" The family would not admit him. Guangxiao then changed into monastic robes and went back. His sister firmly refused to come out. Her family urged her, so, having no choice, she came out and stood in the hall. Guangxiao immediately bowed repeatedly. His sister said, "What use do I have for so many of your bows? Since when has an unfulfilled monk ever been a good person?" Having said this, she abruptly shut the door and would not see him again.