景德傳燈錄 1.48

1.48

Thereupon, those who had attained supernormal powers all gathered at the Pippala Cave on Mount Gṛdhrakūṭa in Rājagṛha. At that time, because his outflows were not yet exhausted, Ānanda was not permitted to enter the assembly. Later he realized the fruit of an arhat, and on this account was admitted. Kāśyapa then addressed the assembly: 'This bhikṣu Ānanda has heard much, possesses dhāraṇī, and has great wisdom. Constantly following the Tathāgata, his pure conduct is undefiled. The Buddha-Dharma he heard is like water poured from one vessel into another, without any left behind. Praised by the Buddha as foremost in intelligence, we should invite him to compile the Sūtra-piṭaka.' The assembly remained silent. Kāśyapa addressed Ānanda, saying: 'You should now proclaim the Dharma eye.' Hearing these words, Ānanda accepted them in faith, observed the minds of the assembly, and recited a verse, saying: