集神州三寶感通錄 3.43

3.43

Furthermore, south of the capital suburbs, on the northern bank of the Fu River, in the village of Shi, there was Shi Hexi, who recited the Lotus Sūtra. He held the official title of clerical scribe. When traveling back and forth, he always walked on foot and never rode on a horse or carriage throughout his life, because of his compassion for all beings in accordance with what the sūtra says. He fell ill and died in his native village, and a fragrant scent filled the village; all were amazed and could not fathom its cause. Ten years after his death, his wife also died. Thereupon they opened the grave to bury them together, and saw that the root of his tongue was as if alive, while the rest of the flesh had completely decayed. They then collected it and buried it separately. Instances of this kind are numerous; for now they are briefly noted, and will not be related further.