大唐西域記 9.48

9.48

滿胄王銅佛像北二三里，甎精舍中，有多羅菩薩像。其量既高，其靈甚察。每歲元日，盛興供養，隣境國王、大臣、豪族，齎妙香花，持寶旛蓋，金石遞奏，絲竹相和，七日之中，建斯法會。其垣南門內有大井。昔在佛世，有大商侶，熱渴逼迫，來至佛所。世尊指其地，以可得水。商主乃以車軸築地，地既為陷，水遂泉涌。飲已聞法，皆悟聖果。

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.

Within the southern gate of the wall is a large well. Formerly, when Buddha was alive, a great company of merchants parched with thirst came here to the spot where Buddha was. The Lord of the World, pointing to this place, said, "You will find water there." The chief of the merchants, piercing the earth with the end of the axle of his cart, immediately water rushed out from the ground. Having drunk and heard the law, they all obtained the fruit of holiness. Going south-west 8 or 9 li from the sanghārāma, we come to the village of Kulika (Kiu-li-kia). In it is a stūpa built by Aśōka-rāja. This is where the venerable Mudgalaputra (Mo-te-kia-lo-tseu) was born. By the side of the village is a stupa. This is where the Venerable One reached complete Nirvāna, and in it are placed the remains of his bequeathed body. The venerable (Mahāmudgalaputra) was of a great Brāhman family, and was an intimate friend of Śāriputra when they were young. This Śāriputra was renowned for the clearness of his dialectic skill; the other for his persevering and deep penetration. Their gifts and wisdom were alike, and moving or standing they were always together. Their aims and desires from beginning to end were just the same. They had together left the world from distaste to its pleasures, and as hermits had followed Sañjaya (Shen-she-ye) as their master. Śāriputra having met Aśvajita (Ma-shing) the Arhat, hearing the law, understood its holy (meaning).