高僧傳 11.42

11.42

弟子僧亮，姓李，長安人，受業於僧周。初永昌王請僧，無敢應者，咸以言佛法初興，疑有不測之慮。亮曰：「像運寄人，正在今日。若被誅剪，自身當之；如其獲全，則道有更振之期。」又僧周加勸，於是隨使至長安。未至之頃，王及民人，掃灑街巷，比室候迎。王親自抂道，接足致敬。亮為陳誡禍福，訓示因果。言約理詣，和而且切。聽者悲憙，各不自勝。於是修復故寺，延請沙門。關中大法更興，亮之力也。

His disciple Sengliang, surnamed Li, was a native of Chang'an and studied under Sengzhou. When the Prince of Yongchang first invited monks, none dared respond, all saying that since the Buddhadharma had only newly revived, they suspected unforeseen dangers. Liang said, "The transmission of the Semblance Dharma depends upon people, and that time is precisely today. If I am executed, I shall bear it myself; if I am spared, then the Way will have the chance to flourish once more." Moreover, Sengzhou urged him on, so he accompanied the envoy to Chang'an. Before he arrived, the prince and the populace swept and washed the streets and alleys, lining the houses to await and welcome him. The prince personally went out of his way, bowing to his feet to pay respects. Liang set forth admonitions on fortune and misfortune, and instructed him on cause and effect. His words were concise and his reasoning profound, gentle yet incisive. Those who heard him were filled with grief and joy, each unable to contain themselves. Thereupon the old monasteries were restored, and śramaṇas were invited. That the Great Dharma revived once more in the Guanzhong region was through Liang's efforts.