集神州三寶感通錄 1.17

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decree ordered the śarīra to be fetched to the Eastern Capital to be brought into the palace for offerings. At that time, Khotan also presented a Buddha uṣṇīṣa bone to the capital; those who saw it said it was about five inches high, four inches wide, and yellowish-purple in colour. It was to be brought to the emperor's traveling lodge in the Eastern Capital. At that time, seven monks from the capital were also summoned to go to the Eastern Capital and enter the palace to practice the path. An imperial decree ordered the śarīra and the uṣṇīṣa bone to be brought out and shown to the monks who were practicing the path, saying: "These are the Buddha's true body; the monks may carry them on their heads and make offerings to them." After one night, they were taken back into the palace. The Empress donated her bedclothes and curtains, valued at one thousand bolts of silk, to fashion a gold coffin and silver casket for the śarīra, having nine tiers intricately carved with exquisite artistry. In the second year of the Longshuo reign era, it was returned to its original stūpa. On the fifteenth day of the second month, obeying