鐔津文集 10.68

10.68

某再啟。和尚有大勝緣。所止則學者雲從景附。實末代之盛事。萬幸。益勉尊用。某濫主禪席。德薄言微不為時之所信。徒勞耳目。自近有匿羅浮之意。果行必道出江南。當拜求高會。公晦和尚平生心交。今老在一涯二年。化僧不至不聞其音。或因遣書乞為呼名。黃龍古之名寺。應稱清棲。法澄每談及積翠風景。聽之使人神動心飛。今何人得其居也。愚甥孫早辱教誨。亦僅似人。顧小子何以報重恩。路遠不及以麁物輒陳左右。惟拳拳欽詠耳。

I state again: Venerable, you possess great and superior karmic affinity; wherever you abide, learners gather like clouds and turn to you like shadows. This is truly a glorious event of this final age, a great blessing! Strive all the more to make use of yourself. I have improperly presided over Chan seats, but my virtue is thin and my words carry little weight; I am not trusted by the times, only fatiguing my ears and eyes in vain. Recently I have had the intention of hiding away in Luofu; if I do set out, my path will surely take me through Jiangnan, and I shall come to pay homage and seek your exalted gathering. Venerable Gonghui is a lifelong bosom friend; now in his old age he has been at one edge [of the land] for two years, and converting monks do not reach him, nor do I hear his voice. If you happen to send a letter, I beg you to mention my name to him. Huanglong is an ancient famous monastery and must be suitable for serene living. Facheng always spoke of the scenery of Jicui; hearing of it moved my spirit and made my heart soar. Who resides there now? My foolish nephew has received your instruction from early on and is now somewhat presentable; how could that lad ever repay your deep kindness? The road is long, and I cannot present humble gifts before you; I merely gaze upon you with heartfelt veneration.