傳法正宗記 5.47

5.47

衒之得教。忻然禮之曰。願師未即謝世。益福群生。尊者曰。末世其敝惡者滋多。我雖久存恐益致患難。增他之罪。衒之曰。自師至此孰嘗見傷。幸示其人即為辨之。尊者曰。言之則將有所損。吾寧往矣。豈忍殘人快己。而衒之問之益懇曰。非敢損人但欲知之耳。尊者不得已遂說偈曰。

Having received this instruction, Xuanzhi joyfully bowed to him and said: "I pray the Master will not immediately depart this world, but long bring blessings to all living beings." The Venerable One said: "In the latter age, those who are corrupt and evil multiply. Although I might remain long, I fear it would only cause adversity and increase the sins of others." Xuanzhi said: "Since the Master arrived here, who has ever harmed you? Please point out the person, and I will set matters straight for you." The Venerable One said: "To speak of it would cause harm. I would rather depart. How could I bear to ruin others to please myself?" When Xuanzhi asked even more earnestly, saying, "I would not dare to harm anyone; I only wish to know," the Venerable One had no choice but to speak a verse: