辯正論 3.37

3.37

The above worthies lived when Huan Xuan and Yu Bing assisted in government, who jointly fanned an evil wind, resenting that monks did not render bows. Chong and the other five worthies, together with court deliberators and Erudites, proposed: "Upon examining the Han and Wei down to the Jin, we have never heard of contrary opinions. The laws distinguishing noble and humble have never been temporarily abandoned. Those śramaṇas who strictly uphold the precepts always burn incense and chant prayers first for the sake of the state, wishing its blessings and protection to flourish without limit. Reverencing superiors and esteeming goodness arises spontaneously from them; their simplicity in ritual and etiquette is due entirely to observing the Dharma. Therefore, the past emperors governing the world followed this without alteration. This is what is called 'benefiting them according to what benefits them.' Neither the worthy nor the foolish dare to act without sincerity. Above, there is the gift of Heaven covering and Earth carrying; below, there are people who preserve the One and cultivate goodness. It is fitting to follow the precedents of the late emperors, and the unanimous deliberation is superior." The multitude all agreed.