廣弘明集 28.89

28.89

筠頓首頓首。高秋凄爽。體中何如。願比勝約。承入東禮拜用深傾仰。昔藩后遨遊不無是事。或龍舟水嬉。或臨川送遠。鏦金飛斾泛此安流。猶復見重良書。以為盛德。未有選日簡辰。歸誠繫念。尋法城之遊。逗祇園之聚。翹心贊歎無以譬說。僕風疾增瘵。蹇廢蓬門。不獲執離。彌深傾懣。願敬勗。白書不次。王筠頓首頓首。

Yun knocks his head, knocks his head. In the crisp freshness of high autumn, how is your health? I hope you are surpassing and at ease. Learning that you have gone east to pay homage, my deep admiration and respect are aroused. In the past, when princes of feudal domains wandered, such deeds were not lacking: some held water sports on dragon boats, or saw off travelers beside the river, clanging bells and flying banners, floating along the gentle current; yet these were still valued in good books and regarded as flourishing virtue. Never has there been one who selected an auspicious day and hour, devoted his sincerity and focused his thoughts, seeking a journey to the Dharma City and halting at the assembly in the Jetavana grove. With an earnest heart I praise you, beyond any comparison. My wind-sickness has worsened, and I am crippled and confined to my humble door; unable to take your hand at departure, my distress and dejection are all the deeper. May you take good care. This letter is written in haste without proper order. Wang Yun knocks his head, knocks his head.