廣弘明集 29.32

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曰天監之十七。屬儲德之方宣。惟玉帛之光盛。信昌符之在焉。於是上照天。下漏泉。輪囷之氣吐烟。日月之景揚員。乃聖武之龍飛。載為家於天下。思承規於景數。遂長發而明社。若重光於有周。似二英於皇夏。方前星而列曜。播洪鍾於胤雅。去茲永福來即東朝。文物是紀聲明是昭。發玄章於粉繢。靡青緌於翠翹。鑾納那而垂藻。笳和鳴以承簫。載錫其光。令問令望。察情幄帳讓齒虞庠。性與天道言為珪璋。詩史遙集禮易翱翔。義華洛水文麗清漳。昔七覺之吐華。高人天而為長。道西被乎日用。法東流而未朗。故授神莂於文昌。寄寶船於明兩。異昔談而同世。亦千年而影響。聞填填之法雷。見慧雲之初爽。真如之軌既接。發揮之功已躡。開金泥剖玉牒。削蒸栗之簡。採羅樹之葉。石室靈篇南宮神篋。所以一音不已。而待規重矩疊者矣。惟至人之講道。必山林之閑曠。彼奈園與杏壇深。淨名與素王模。清遊之浩瀁。擬樂賢之隆壯。睿情窅然是焉供帳。乃高談玄圃之苑。張樂宣猷之上。觀夫靈圃要妙。總禁林之叫窱。稟輦道之三星。躔離宮之六曜。寫溟浚沼方華作峭。其山則峛崺貏豸。硱磳誳詭。坂墀嶻𡾲夏含霜雪。下則谿壑泓澄虹螮降升。上則青霄丹氣雲霞欝蒸。金華琳碧燭銀碝石。藻玉摛白丹瑕流赤。周以玉樹灌叢紫桂香楓。篔簹含人桃支育蟲。妙草的皪靈果垂𮑪。長卿寒翠簡子秋紅。崖戴雲而吐雨。木鳴條而起風。中有蘭渚華池。淥流濎濘激水推移。彌望杳溟。倒飛閣之嵯峨。漾釣臺而浮逈。張翠帷於鴻船。泛羽旒於雀艇。鳥則杉雞繡質木客錦章戴勝吐綬𪈌𪆊歐香璧龜紫鱉鸊鷉鴛鴦。風鳴日思[旲/刀]廣浮長。內則錢荇蔆華𣢺欿散葩硉矹巨石隤陀碧砂離蓰比目累綺紅蝦。漂青綸之蓑折。蕩碧組之鬖䯯。銅龜受水而獨涌。石鯨吐浪而戴華。所以藉園籞之壯觀。將髣像於毘耶。於是清宮廣闢宿設宵張。華燈熠燿火樹散芒。斂閃六尺籠叢九光。頴若流金之出沙嶼。粲若列宿之動天潢。朝曭朗而戒旦。雲依霏而卷簇。輕輦西園齊宮北囿。仗衛濟濟僧徒肅肅。法鼓朗而振音。眾香馝而流馥。亦有百獸𭾢𭾢𭿙𭿙。雲車九層芝駕四鹿。吳姬楚艶胡笳燕筑常從名倡。戲馬蹋鞠巡少陽渡。紫複繞崇賢瞰承祿。揚散華之飄颻。響清梵於林木。燈王歸而贈筵。香積來而獻熟。似眾聖之乘空。若能仁之在目。既而俄軒有睟肆筵授几。高殿肅而神嚴。微言欣而奏理。煥嘉語於丹青。得親承於音旨。智周物而為心。情研機而盡諦。言超超而出象。理亹亹而踰繫類。吳兩娛心之談未足云。晉儲真假之理豈能逮。史臣乃載筆撰功。請事其職。賦金相歌玉式。世既聞甘露之言。民已登仁壽之域矣。將奉瑤宮之𲄳。陪雲樓之軾。福穰穰委如山。長莫長永無極。

It was the seventeenth year of the Tianjian reign-era, when the virtues of the Heir Apparent were being widely proclaimed. Truly, the glory of jade and silk offerings was abundant, and the auspicious omens of prosperity were indeed present. Thereupon, light illuminated Heaven above and penetrated the springs below; billowing vapors exhaled smoke, and the brilliance of the sun and moon radiated fullness. Then the sage martial dragon ascended, making the realm below Heaven his imperial household. Thinking to carry forward the standard of auspicious fortune, he continually brought prosperity to illuminate the altars of state, like the renewed brightness of the Zhou, like the two virtues of the august Xia dynasty. Aligning with the Front Star among the arrayed luminaries, he sounded the great bell of the noble hymns. Leaving this Yongfu Palace, he came to the Eastern Court; cultural emblems were recorded, and glorious virtue was displayed. Unfolding mysterious emblems upon polychrome embroidery, waving green tassels amid kingfisher plumes, the carriage bells chimed melodiously with draped adornments, and reed pipes sounded in harmony with flutes. Glory was repeatedly bestowed upon him; admirable was his reputation and prestige. He examined sentiments within the curtained tent and deferred in age at the Yu academy. Inborn nature matched the Way of Heaven, and his words served as jade scepters. The Odes and Histories gathered from afar; the Rites and Changes soared freely. His righteous thoughts blossomed like the Luo River; his literary brilliance matched the clear Zhang River. Formerly, the blossoms of the seven factors of awakening unfolded, towering preeminently over humans and gods. Though the Way spread westward in daily practice, when the Dharma flowed eastward, its light was not yet fully brightened. Hence, the spiritual prophecy was entrusted to the Bureau of Letters (Wenchang), and the precious boat was committed to the twin luminaries of the Heir Apparent. Differing from past discourses yet belonging to the same age, its resonance spans a thousand years. One hears the rumbling thunder of the Dharma and sees the first clarity of the cloud of wisdom. Now that the tracks of True Suchness have been reached, the meritorious deeds of demonstration have already been attained. He opens the golden seal, breaks open the jade tablets, shaves the slips of steamed-chestnut color, and plucks leaves from the Net Tree. Spiritual chapters in the stone chamber, divine caskets in the Southern Palace—thus, the single voice does not cease, but awaits repeated compasses and overlapping squares. When the ultimate person discourses on the Way, it must be in the calm vastness of mountain forests. As the Jīvaka park and the Apricot Altar were profound, Vimalakīrti and the Plain King set the models. Immense was the boundless ease of their roaming; magnificent was their gathering to honor the worthy. In profound contemplation, the tents and furnishings were arrayed here; then high discourses were held in the Xuanpu Garden, and music was performed above the Hall of Xuanyou. Behold this spiritual garden’s marvelous subtlety: it gathers the secluded recesses of the imperial forest. Receiving the three stars of the Imperial Carriage Way, it traces the six luminaries of the detached palace. Mimicking the sea to dig deep ponds, it stacks flower-like stones into steep crags. Its mountains wind in gentle slopes and undulating crests, jagged and wondrous; steps and terraces rise precipitously, harboring frost and snow in midsummer. Below, ravines are clear and deep, where rainbows descend and ascend; above, azure skies and cinnabar auras steam with dense clouds and mists. Golden flowers, jasper, and jade; shining silver and carnelian-like stones; polished jades spread their whiteness, and cinnabar stones stream with red. Encircled by jade trees and thickets of purple cassia and fragrant sweetgum; giant bamboos conceal men, and fine-cane bamboos nurture insects. Wondrous herbs gleam brightly, and divine fruits hang in profusion; Changqing’s winter green, Jianzi’s autumn red. Cliffs wear clouds and spew rain; trees rustle their branches and raise the wind. In their midst are orchid isles and flowered ponds, their clear streams deep and vast, with surging currents shifting back and forth. Gazing far into the vast mist, towering soaring pavilions are reflected upside down; floating out toward the fishing terrace, the distance drifts away. Kingfisher curtains are spread upon the swan boats; feathery streamers drift from sparrow skiffs. As for birds, there are cedar quails of embroidered texture, tree-dwellers of brocade patterns, hoopoe birds, ribbon-spitting pheasants, kingfishers, fragrant-billed birds, jade tortoises, purple softshell turtles, grebes, and mandarin ducks. Calling in the wind and longing in the sun, broad they float and far they roam. Within, duckweed and water-caltrop flowers drift apart and scatter their petals; steep, towering great rocks crumble, and azure sands drift loose; flatfish cross like patterned embroidery, and red prawns float along. Green silk threads drift like torn rain-capes; emerald ribbons toss like disheveled hair. A bronze turtle swallows water and spouts alone; a stone whale blows waves, crowned with spray. Thus, relying on the grandeur of the imperial park, it resembles Vaiśālī. Thereupon, the pure halls are opened wide; overnight preparations are made and displays spread at dusk. Splendid lamps dazzle and fire-trees scatter their rays, gathering and flashing for six feet, enfolding within their ninefold radiance, bright as melted gold emerging from sandbars, glittering as the arrayed constellations stirring the Heavenly River. As morning brightens, announcing the dawn, clouds drift and roll up together. Light carriages depart from the Western Garden; the Qi Palace reaches the Northern Park. Guard retinues are splendidly arrayed, and the sangha is solemn and reverent. The Dharma drum sounds loudly, vibrating with tone; myriad perfumes spread their sweet fragrance. There are also hundreds of beasts frolicking and bounding, nine-tiered cloud chariots, and four-deer carriages draped with lingzhi mushrooms; maidens of Wu and beauties of Chu, the barbarian reed pipe and the Yan zither, with renowned entertainers in constant attendance. Galloping horses and playing kickball, they patrol the Shaoyang ford, circling the purple corridors, encompassing Chongxian, overlooking Chenglu. Tossing scattered flowers as they flutter, chanting pure hymns among the forest trees. When the King of Lamps departed, he bestowed banquet seats; when the land of Accumulated Fragrance arrived, it offered cooked delicacies. It was as if all the holy ones rode on empty space, as if the Capable and Benevolent One (Śākyamuni) appeared before one's eyes. Then, beneath the brilliant eaves, banquets were spread and armrests presented. The high hall was solemn and divinely august; with subtle words, joy was shown as principles were presented. Auspicious words were radiant as vermilion and cyan; one was able to personally receive his voice and intention. His wisdom embraced all things as his mind; his contemplation examined subtleties and exhausted truth. His words soared beyond forms; his reasoning, ceaseless, surpassed all categories. The two pleasing discourses of Wu are not worth mentioning; how could the Jin Heir Apparent's reasoning on the true and false ever match it? The court historian takes up his brush to record these achievements, requesting to perform his official duty: composing a rhapsody on the golden visage, singing praises of the jade model. The world has already heard the words of amṛta; the people have already entered the realm of benevolence and longevity. They shall uphold the jade chariot of the Jasper Palace, accompanying the coach-rail of the cloud tower. Blessings gather and pile high as mountains, greater than the greatest, forever without end.