辯正論 4.17

4.17

尉荀丕他並容貌壯偉。大耳秀眉。四十年中三長月六守齋持戒無替。於時誦維摩經。造法王寺。年耆望重負杖來朝。然丕又聲氣高朗。博記國事。問無不知。及享宴之際恒居端坐。每與王公學士大德名僧研味佛理。抗音大言謂眾人曰。佛教冲洽。非儒墨者所知。

Wei, Xun, Pi, and Ta were all robust and imposing in appearance, with large ears and fine eyebrows. For forty years, during the three long fasting months and the six fasting days, they observed the fast and maintained the precepts without lapse. At that time, they chanted the Vimalakīrti Sūtra and built Fawáng Monastery. Aged and of high prestige, they would lean on their staffs to attend court. Moreover, Pi's voice was loud and clear, and he possessed an extensive memory of state affairs, knowing everything he was asked. When participating in banquets, he always sat upright. Whenever he investigated the flavors of Buddhist principles with princes, dukes, scholars, and eminent monks of great virtue, he raised his voice and declared loudly to the assembly: 'The Buddha's teaching is profound and all-encompassing; it is not something that Confucians and Mohists can understand.'