廣弘明集 29.54

29.54

to inquire and receive what has not yet been heard, and to receive instructions from the gentlemen. Is it not good for friends to unite harmoniously? You should not comfortably settle in this realm, lingering in idling and pleasure. I fear that this arising and ceasing follow one another, and existence and non-existence occur in succession. If the three poisons once run wild, there will in principle be no distinction between foe and kin; if the four perils emerge alternately, both the young and the old will be cut down together. Even if one wishes to preserve oneself, how could that be possible? Now the virtuous body has already been established, and the six armies have set out on their march, departing from that burning house to seek out and subdue the rebellious. The date of beheading and execution is not this morning then this evening. May you appreciate the intention of this message, and quickly devise a plan for the time. Do not harbor hesitation and mistakenly fall into this calamity. Sent on the road, with endless haste.