釋氏要覽 2.92

2.92

Frequently used in the Western Regions. As the Āgama-sūtras say: 'Ānanda and Rāhula both held fans in attendance upon the Buddha.' When Upāli compiled the Vinaya-piṭaka, King Prasenajit presented an ivory-mounted fan and bade him hold it while reciting the Vinaya. ○ The ancient eminent monk Huirong held a fan when lecturing. ○ Emperor Yang of the Sui presented the eminent monk Jingtuo with a large bamboo fan three feet across to enter the palace and lecture on the sūtras and śāstras.