大唐西域記 7.32

7.32

宮城西北五六里，至一伽藍，僧徒寡少，習學小乘正量部法。傍有窣堵波，是昔如來說《毘摩羅詰經》，長者子寶積等獻寶蓋處。其東有窣堵波，舍利子等於此證無學之果。

This kingdom is about 5000 li in circuit. The soil is rich and fertile; flowers and fruits are produced in abundance. The āmra fruit (mango) and the mōcha (banana) are very plentiful and much prized. The climate is agreeable and temperate. The manners of the people are pure and honest. They love religion and highly esteem learning. Both heretics and believers are found living together. There are several hundred saṅghārāmas, which are mostly dilapidated. The three or five which still remain have but few priests in them. There are several tens of Deva temples, occupied by sectaries of different kinds. The followers of the Nirgranthas are very numerous. The capital city of Vaiśāli (or, called Vaiśāli) is to a great extent in ruins. Its old foundations are from 60 to 70 li in circuit. The royal precincts are about 4 or 5 li round: there are a few people living in it. North-west of the royal city (precincts) 5 or 6 li. is a sangharama with a few disciples. They study the teaching of the Little Vehicle, according to the Sammatiya school. By the side of it is a stupa. It was here Tathagata delivered the Vimalakirtti Sutra (Pi-mo-lo-kie-king), and the son of a householder, Ratnakara, and others offered precious parasols (to Buddha). To the east of this is a stupa. It was here Sariputra and others obtained perfect exemption (became Arhats).