弘明集 10.53

10.53

Favored by your demonstration of the imperial decree answering the ministers' examination of the Treatise on the Extinction of the Spirit, before I finished perusing it, my heart leaped with joy. The Lord above concentrates his spirit with heavenly endowment, nearing sagacity and possessing many abilities. Its profound writing is imperishable; its words overflow beyond the Appended Statements. The meanings are verified by the Zhou Classics, whereupon the sentiments of governance through filial piety are made manifest; the purport embraces the Buddhist texts, and the mind of great compassion is all the more earnest. I respectfully place it at the corner of my seat and lay it upon my armrest and pillow, studying it whether waking or sleeping, and forever writing it upon my sash. That you did not overlook me with your demonstration leaves me cherishing your generous kindness. Your disciple Xiao Mi pays homage.