辯正論 3.7

3.7

Emperor Yuan, Zhongzong of Jin (His culture and standards brought great unity; he revived the state east of the Yangtze River. He constructed the two monasteries of Waguan and Longgong, and ordained one thousand monks in Danyang and Jianye.) / Emperor Ming, Suzong of Jin (Sagacious and deeply perceptive, he established vegetarian feasts and raised up merit. He constructed the two monasteries of Huangxing and Daochang, gathering one hundred monks of scholastic and renowned standing.) / Emperor Cheng, Xianzong of Jin (His utmost sincerity had profound resonance, his sagely virtue moving those far away. He built the two monasteries of Zhongxing and Luye, assembling one thousand monks engaged in scripture translation and doctrinal study.) / Emperor Ai, Xiao'ai of Jin (He invited and questioned his attending ministers, directing his mind toward the subtle principle; Jiabin offered an earnest response, greatly opening up dragon-like brilliance.) / Emperor Jianwen, Taizong of Jin (Benevolent, forgiving, warm and magnanimous, sagely and illustrious, he fashioned images, held vegetarian feasts, ordained monks, and established monasteries. At the ancient pagoda of Changgan he erected a wooden pagoda that was grand, magnificent, and extraordinary.) / Emperor Xiaowu, Liezong of Jin (He dedicated his mind to upholding the Dharma, his intentions and thoughts resonating subtly. The king of Siṃhala [Ceylon], admiring his devotion to the Dao, dispatched the śramaṇa Dharmacoṣa to deliver a jade image from afar to express his sincere feelings. He summoned monks who understood the doctrine, built Huangtai Monastery, and also gave up his former residence to establish Benqi Monastery.) / Emperor An of Jin (Faithful without remiss, his merit elevated the imperial house. At the King Aśoka pagoda he established the Dashi Monastery.)