法苑珠林 54.45

54.45

又雜寶藏經云。佛言。乃往過去時有蓮華池。多有水鳥在中而住。時有鸛雀在於池中徐步舉脚。諸鳥皆言。此鳥善行威儀徐序不惱水性。時有白鵝而說偈言。

Furthermore, the Za baozang jing says: The Buddha said: "In the past, there was a lotus pond where many water birds lived. At that time there was a crane in the pond walking slowly and lifting its feet. The birds all said: 'This bird's conduct is good and its deportment is gentle and orderly, not disturbing the creatures of the water.' At that time a white goose spoke a verse, saying: