往生集 2.110

2.110

Wang Tian of the Song dynasty was a native of Siming, styled the Old Man of Non-Action. He thoroughly penetrated both the tenets of the Chan groves and the doctrinal school of Tiantai. He composed the Record of Self-Confidence in the Pure Land. In his late years, he devoted his mind exclusively to buddhamanasikāra and passed away sitting upright facing west. An extraordinary fragrance was rich and pervasive. When his funerary casket was cremated, one hundred and eight bean-sized relics were obtained.