廣弘明集 16.14

16.14

Your subject [Xiao Gang], speaking his tabooed name, submits this memorial: The Palace Secretary Chen Sengcong conveyed the imperial decree graciously bestowing 13,000 catties of bronze for making the dew-receiving basin for the stūpa of Shanjue Monastery. This may be called the treasure of Xiuyang, and indeed the gem of Kunwu. Unchanging in dryness or dampness, it reveals its rarity in the ninefold casting; well-suited to cold and heat, it finds use in tuning the six pitches. Furthermore, divine dragons bear its children to illumine this wondrous stūpa; golden birds hold banners in their beaks to adorn this lofty pinnacle. Hangu Pass would be ashamed of its celebrated songs, and Linzi would feel humbled by its auspicious responses. Containing sunlight like a burning mirror, it is likened to the wheel of the sun; collecting amṛta into the basin, it may well be called heavenly wine. My forest of words is fundamentally deficient, and my mental eloquence is also ashamed; merely bearing this profound grace, in the end it is difficult to express my thanks. Unable to bear my sincere gratitude, I respectfully present this memorial. Respectfully submitted.