鐔津文集 17.4

17.4

唐僧皎然靈徹道標。以道稱於吳越。故諺美之曰。霅之晝能清秀。越之澈如氷雪。杭之標摩雲霄。吾聞風而慕其人。因諺所謂。遂為詩三章。以廣其意也。

The Tang monks Jiaoran, Lingche, and Daobiao were celebrated in Wu and Yue for their virtue in the Way. Hence a popular saying praised them, saying: 'Zhou of Zha possesses clear elegance; Che of Yue is like ice and snow; Biao of Hang grazes the clouds in the sky.' Having heard of their renown, I admired them, and following this saying, I composed three poems to expand upon its meaning.