高僧傳 13.69

13.69

宋衡陽文王義季，鎮荊州，求覓意理沙門，共談佛法，聲境推光，以當鴻任。光固辭，王自詣房敦請，遂從命焉。給車服人力，月供一萬。每設齋會，無有導師。王謂光曰：「獎導群生，唯德之本，上人何得為辭，願必自力。」光乃迴心習唱，製造懺文。每執爐處眾，輒道俗傾仰。

Prince Wen of Hengyang of the Song, [Liu] Yiji, was stationed in Jingzhou and sought a śramaṇa versed in principles to discuss the Buddhadharma with him. Local opinion recommended Tanguang as fit for this great responsibility. Tanguang firmly declined, but the Prince personally went to his room to earnestly invite him, so he complied with the command. He was provided with carriages, clothing, and laborers, and a monthly allowance of ten thousand [cash]. Whenever a fast gathering was held, there was no chant leader. The Prince said to Tanguang: 'Guiding all living beings is the very foundation of virtue. How can the Venerable One decline? Please make an effort yourself.' Tanguang then changed his mind, practiced chanting, and composed texts of repentance. Whenever he held the incense burner before the assembly, both monastics and laity looked up to him in reverence.