往生集 1.14

1.14

Huiyong of the Jin was a native of Henei. At the age of twelve he left the household. Thereafter, together with Master Yuan, he relied upon Master An. In the early Taiyuan era, he rested his staff at Mount Lu. The Inspector Tao Fan gave up his residence to make Xilin for him to dwell in. He severed his mind from worldly clamor and set his resolve upon Peaceful Nourishment. Later, in the tenth year of the Yixi era, he showed illness. Suddenly gathering his robes, he asked for his shoes, wishing to stand up. When the assembly asked in alarm, he replied: "The Buddha has come to welcome me." Having spoken, he transformed. An extraordinary fragrance ceased only after seven days. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang posthumously conferred upon him the title "Master Jueji".