代宗朝贈司空大辨正廣智三藏和上表制集 1.2

1.2

The Tripiṭaka Master of Daxingshan Temple of the Great Tang was taboo-named Zhizang and styled Amoghavajra; in Sanskrit, he was called Amoghavajra. He was originally a person of the Western Regions. In the past, he served the Tripiṭaka Master of the Great Propagation of the Teaching, Vajrabodhi, and received the mantras [from him]. For twenty-four years he lifted his robes and sought instruction. After the Great Master passed away, he returned to the Five Indias. He thoroughly examined and read Sanskrit manuscripts of Yoga, journeying far and wide to peruse them all. Returning, he hastened to the Imperial Capital. He taught in Hexi, or returned to Guannei. In the final years of the Tianbao era, barbarian cavalry entered the Pass. In the second year of Zhide, the two capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang were recaptured. The Upādhyāya personally received the sacred decree, meticulously erected the maṇḍala altar, and served as the abhiṣeka master, enjoying the favor of three successive reigns. Memorials of thanks, edicts in response, and exchanges between master and disciples amount in total to one hundred and forty-four pieces. They are hereby divided into six fascicles, so that they may circulate in the future and those who love learning may know his aspiration.