高僧傳 6.61

6.61

自童壽入關，遠僧復集，僧尼既多，或有愆漏，興曰：「凡未學僧，未階苦忍，安得無過？過而不劾，過遂多矣，宜立僧主，以清大望。」因下書曰：「大法東遷，於今為盛，僧尼已多，應須綱領，宣授遠規，以濟頹緒。僧[(丰*力)/石]法師學優早年，德芳暮齒，可為國內僧主。僧遷法師，禪慧兼修，即為悅眾。法欽、慧斌共掌僧錄。給車輿吏力。」

From the time Kumārajīva entered Guanzhong, monks from afar gathered again. Because the monks and nuns were numerous, some committed offenses and lapses. Yao Xing said, "Those monks who are still learners have not yet attained the stage of enduring hardship; how could they be without fault? If faults are not prosecuted, faults will multiply. A leader of the saṅgha ought to be established to purify their great expectations." He then issued a decree stating: "The great Dharma has migrated eastward and is flourishing today as never before. The monks and nuns are already numerous, so they require a leader to declare and confer far-reaching regulations to remedy their declining discipline. Dharma Master Sengqi was superior in learning in his youth and has fragrant virtue in his twilight years; he may serve as leader of the saṅgha within the realm. Dharma Master Sengqian, who cultivates both dhyāna and wisdom, shall serve as rector. Faqin and Huibin shall jointly take charge of the saṅgha register. They are to be provided with carriages and administrative staff."