大唐西域記 9.47

9.47

觀自在菩薩精舍北有大精舍，高三百餘尺，婆羅阿迭多王之所建也，莊嚴度量及中佛像，同菩提樹下大精舍。其東北窣堵波，在昔如來於此七日演說妙法。西北則有過去四佛坐處。其南鍮石精舍，戒日王之所建立，功雖未畢，然其圖量十丈而後成之。次東二百餘步垣外，有銅立佛像，高八十餘尺，重閣六層，乃得彌覆，昔滿胄王之所作也。

To the north of this vihāra is a great vihāra, in height about 300 feet, which was built by Bālāditya-rāja (Po-lo-'o-tie-to-wang). With respect to its magnificence, its dimensions, and the statue of Buddha placed in it, it resembles (is the same as) the great vihâra built under the Bôdhi tree. To the north-east of this is a stûpa. Here Tathâgata in days gone by explained the excellent law for seven days. To the north-west is a place where the four past Buddhas sat down. To the south of this is a vihâra of brass built by Sîlâditya-râja. Although it is not yet finished, yet its intended measurement, when finished (to plan), will be 100 feet. Next to the eastward 200 paces or so, outside the walls, is a figure of Buddha standing upright and made of copper. Its height is about 80 feet. A pavilion of six stages is required to cover it. It was formerly made by Pûrnavarma-râja (Mwan-cheu). To the north of this statue 2 or 3 li, in a vihâra constructed of brick, is a figure of Târa Bôdhisattva (To-lo-p'u-sa). This figure is of great height, and its spiritual appearance very striking. Every fast-day of the year large offerings are made to it. The kings and ministers and great people of the neighbouring countries offer exquisite perfumes and flowers, holding gem-covered flags and canopies, whilst instruments of metal and stone resound in turns, mingled with the harmony of flutes and harps. These religious assemblies last for seven days.