代宗朝贈司空大辨正廣智三藏和上表制集 1.171

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右大興善寺三藏沙門不空奏。前件寺是初置長安之日。將鎮帝國。首建斯寺。廊宇宏大。全用一坊古來住持皆是名德。比緣老宿淪沒僧眾凋殘。威儀軌則並是廢絕。況綿歷多載。臺殿荒涼。瞻言清規。實所歎惜。雖有後度戒律未閑。復屬艱難。事資福祐。前件大德四十九人。並道業清高。洞明經戒。眾所欽尚。堪為師範。伏乞。隷名此寺。有闕續填。庶勠力𭅕持。葺理頹弊。永修香火。以福　聖躬。其見任。之綱維。望並依定。又緣寺之貧破。伏乞矜放諸雜差科科得齊糧不絕報國行道。如　天恩允許請宣付所司。

The above memorial is presented by the Tripiṭaka Śramaṇa Amoghavajra of Daxingshan Temple: The aforementioned temple was the very first built when Chang'an was initially established, intended to protect and pacify the imperial realm. Its corridors and halls are vast, occupying an entire ward. From antiquity, those who resided there were all famous and virtuous monks. In recent times, due to the passing away of the elder masters, the monastic assembly has withered away, and the proper deportment and rules have all fallen into disuse. Moreover, through the passage of many years, its terraces and halls have become desolate. When looking upon its past pure regulations, one can truly only sigh in sorrow. Although there are newly ordained monks, they are not yet skilled in the vinaya. Furthermore, in these times of hardship, affairs rely on the support of blessings. The aforementioned forty-nine bhadantas are all pure and eminent in their practice of the Way, thoroughly illuminating the scriptures and precepts, admired by the multitude, and worthy of being models. I humbly beg that their names be registered at this temple, and when vacancies arise, they may be filled successively, so that they may unite their strength to uphold it, repair the ruin and decay, and perpetually maintain the incense and lamps, so as to bless the imperial person. It is hoped that the currently appointed monastic officers may all be confirmed according to this settlement. In addition, because the temple is impoverished and damaged, I humbly beg that it be graciously exempted from various miscellaneous requisitions and levies, so that they may obtain an uninterrupted supply of provisions to repay the state and practice the Way. If the Heavenly Grace permits, I request that this be proclaimed and committed to the relevant bureau.