法苑珠林 53.27

53.27

In Huaiyang during the Jin, there was Zhi Xiaolong, a native of Huaiyang. From youth, his demeanor and poise were held in high regard; moreover, his spirit and vitality were preeminent, and his elevated discourses were such that, in his day, no one could rival him. Ruan Shan of Chenliu and Yu Kai of Yingchuan both became his intimate friends. The people of the time called them the Eight Untrammeled Ones. Sometimes someone mocked him, saying, "The Great Jin has risen like a dragon, and the realm takes it as their standard. Why does a śramaṇa not preserve his hair and skin, cast off the kāṣāya, remove the Brahma-robes, and dress in damask and silk?" Long said, "I embrace the One to wander freely, and rely solely on quiescence to attain sincerity. Shaving the hair and disfiguring the appearance, altering the garments and changing the physical form: they consider this my disgrace, while I discard their glory. Therefore, having no mind for noble status, I become ever more noble; having no mind for sufficiency, I become ever more sufficient." His sharp wit suited to each occasion was always of this kind. Hence Sun Chuo composed a eulogy for him, saying: