續集古今佛道論衡 1.44

1.44

摩騰法師先得阿羅漢果。以慈善根力踊身高飛行。於虛空中神化自在。還坐本處怡然而住。其時天雨寶華在於佛殿前及眾僧上。又聞天中音樂之聲。感動人情。大眾歡喜歎未曾有也。爾時法師。即於大眾中。而說偈言。

Dharma Master [Kāśyapa] Mātaṅga had already attained the fruit of an arhat. By the power of his compassionate roots of goodness, he leapt up and flew high, manifesting divine transformations at will in empty space. Returning to sit in his original place, he remained there serenely. At that time, heavenly jeweled flowers rained down before the Buddha hall and upon the assembly of monks. Furthermore, the sounds of celestial music were heard, deeply moving human hearts. The great assembly rejoiced and marveled at what they had never seen before. Thereupon the Dharma Master, amidst the great assembly, spoke a verse: