高僧傳 5.37

5.37

釋法遇，不知何人。弱年好學，篤志墳素，而任性誇誕，謂傍若無人。後與安公相值，忽然信伏，遂投簪許道，事安為師。既沐玄化，悟解非常，折挫本心，謙虛成德。義陽太守阮保，聞風欽慕，遙結善友，修書通好，施遺相接。

Shi Fayu's origin is unknown. In his youth he was fond of learning and devoted his mind to the ancient classics, but he gave free rein to his impulses and was arrogant and boastful, acting as if no one were beside him. Later, he met Master Dao'an, suddenly became convinced and deferential, and thereupon cast aside his hair-pin to dedicate himself to the Way, serving Dao'an as his master. Having been bathed in the profound transformation, his awakened understanding was extraordinary; he broke his original disposition and formed his virtue through humility. Ruan Bao, the grand administrator of Yiyang, heard of his reputation and admired him, forming a bond of good friendship from afar, exchanging letters of goodwill, and sending gifts to him in succession.