廣弘明集 10.67

10.67

朕以闇德。卿等各獻忠謀。深可嘉尚。文書既廣。卒未尋究。即當披㩜。別有檢校。卿等並宜好住。至四月八日。內史上大夫宇文澤宣勅旨。佛教興來多歷年代。論其至理實自難明。但以世漸澆浮不依佛教。致使清淨之法變成濁穢。高祖武皇帝。所以廢而不立。正為如此。朕今情存至道。思弘善法。方欲簡擇練行恭修此理。今形服不改德行仍存。廣設道場欲行善法。王公已下並宜知委。

We, possessing dark virtue, find that you ministers have each presented loyal plans, which are deeply commendable. As the documents are extensive, they have not yet been thoroughly examined, but they shall presently be opened and inspected, and a separate investigation will be made. You all should live well." On the eighth day of the fourth month, Grand Master of the Palace Writers Yuwen Ze proclaimed the Imperial Decree: "Since Buddhism arose, many years and eras have passed. As for its ultimate principle, it is truly difficult to comprehend. However, because the world has gradually become shallow and frivolous and does not accord with the Buddha's teachings, it has caused this pure teaching to become defiled and impure. The reason why Emperor Gaozu Wu abolished it and did not establish it was precisely because of this. We now cherish the ultimate Way and contemplate propagating the good teachings; We are about to select those of disciplined practice to reverently cultivate this principle. Now, with bodily appearance and clothing unchanged while virtuous conduct is preserved, We shall extensively establish bodhimaṇḍas to practice the good teachings. All from princes and dukes on down should be informed."