廣弘明集 20.11

20.11

Jade records stretch into antiquity; blue chronicles endure far and long. The Tao adapts to the five triumphs; imperial customs differ among a hundred kings. At Shangqiu, ear-plugs were mandated; along the Ji River, the royal line began. The Yellow River clarifies in anticipation of the sage; the sea grows tranquil awaiting the sovereign. Equal to Heaven and matched with Earth, the merit redounds to the Liang dynasty. Hanging down robes and facing south, curbing oneself in the palace halls; initiating doctrinal teachings, establishing robes and garments. The Ninefold Shao transformed the sounds; the Sixfold Music altered its pitch. The phoenix arrived in gentle grace; the stones were struck with resonant clatter. Broadly refurbishing the Pi-yong waters, widely opening colleges and schools. Light carriages were sent to recruit the worthy; banners and silks sought out the eminent. The Orchid Terrace is well-stocked; the Great Archives preserve the lore. Fragrant rue perfumes the bamboo slips; green characters unfurl luminous chapters. As civil achievements have spread, martial deeds are likewise manifest. Engraved bellies and carved bodies, purple tongues and yellow branches: the Southern Market seeks the hostage-tribes, and to the Northern Gates they come to pay court. Flying pennants gather their fine feathers; inscribed deeds are recorded on wolf skins. Silver chariots draw foreign dependencies; black tallies summon the outlying wastes. Texts are uniform to the far shores of the sea; transformation extends across dragon realms. Westward surpassing the Moon Grotto; eastward moistening the Fusang tree. Humble palaces resemble those of Yu; opening the nets matches Tang's compassion. The Crossroads Chamber welcomes the extraordinary; the Bright Terrace draws in the virtuous. The banners of goodness are never furled; the remonstrance drums sound their deep roll. Ten thousand omens assemble auspiciousness; a hundred spirits reveal good portents. Black cinnabar exudes moisture; red vermilion grass unfolds fragrance. Pearls hold mirrored reflections; stars contain joyous light. White cranes descend upon the pond; tall wutong trees gather female phoenixes. Red bears are tamed in the morning; white pheasants soar at dawn. One visits Bo You in search of jade, and seeks the Tao from the Queen Mother of the West; travels past the Jianmu tree, and inspects the thriving Tang. Yet these are not what transcends cosmic cycles—how could they be bridges across samsāra? We have the unhindered path, leading together toward the perfect eternity. Jade chariot-bells slowly move; the golden wheel adorns the dawn. Purple dragons flank the carriage; green steeds gallop forward. Tiger-striped retinue halts in formation; dragon-harnessed teams set forth. Latticed jade horses outshine the Heavenly Wolf; dark banners mirror the sun, kingfisher phoenixes bask in the solar warmth. Ahead flies the radiant comet; behind march the towering guards. Moving like wind and sweeping like thunder, dazzling in tiered magnificence. Lofty is the jeweled throne; rich is the renowned incense. Dharma followers and fellow students form a wall dense as dust and sand. The cloud of compassion pours out moisture; the Dharma rain bestows cooling shade. The three mysteries are limitless; the fourfold eloquence is beyond measure. Just as these oceanic jewels, and like that mountain king! The current of wisdom covers all; medicinal trees put forth their blossoms. The Buddha-sun appears in the world, dispelling the frost of delusion together. Śakra sings hymns of praise; the subterranean spirits laud and extol. Sky-flowers vie in falling down; celestial lutes play of themselves. Mountains hold shadows and hues; the earth is bathed in glorious light. Rare mists surround the atmosphere; terrestrial lotuses open their pods. Grace covers the three realms; kindness is bestowed equally across the eight directions. Majestic and imposing, acting as boat and raft! This subject bows his head: May Your Majesty live ten thousand years without bound!