Explanation of "The Record of Miaoyan Temple" written by Zhao Mengfu
The Record of Miaoyan Temple in Huzhou
Written by Mou Gong (recorded by Feng Dafu and Shaoqing of Dali) in the former dynasty, in Doctor Shun, Taizhou Yin of Yangzhou Road, and Zhao Mengfu, who also advised farming, wrote and sealed the forehead.
The original name of Miaoyan Temple is Dongji. It is seventy miles away from Wuxing County and close to Xulin. ?
It borders Wuxu to the east, Hanshan Mountain to the south, Hongze to the west, and Hongcheng to the north. It reflects the clear stream and is far away from the hustle and bustle. It is a beautiful place. First, during the Jiaxi period of the Song Dynasty, Master An Xin founded it in Yan, built a cottage with thatched grass, and wrote the Huayan, Lotus, and Zongjing Sutras. Shishuangjing Buddha Zhiyanxi heard that Zen Master Feixi came to the end, so he changed the name of "Miaoyan" to "Dongji", which has a profound purpose.
His disciples came to Gushan and Dao'an, and together with their comrades, they raised funds to build the front and rear halls, with two verandas with solemn Buddha statues on the wings, and placed the Tripitaka, Langhanbei certificates, and cloth. Thinking that there was no place to hide the remains of the people, the lotus pond was dredged to bring them back. Baoyou Dingsi, the nunnery was transformed, and An Gong succeeded it. An Su was informed by Zhao Zhonghui Gong, and maintained Yi's assistance. The talisman was given to the Ministry of A and B, and Zhu Dianyuan Ying Yuan actually recorded it.
In the middle of the night, the world is sophisticated, and the calamity fire is clear. An Gong gathered the rubble, swept away the simmering ashes, and gave a new view of the old. By the time of the Yuan Dynasty, the two schools were in the Que court, and all the teachings and Chens were Dharma gates. And published the "Tripitaka" board, all wishes are fulfilled. An Gong's general went north, and paid Ru Ning's orders diligently and diligently in court affairs. As a result, he showed his silence at Yanshou Temple in Yanzhi. Gai Yiyi's thoughts are clear, he can see life and death clearly, and he can't help but be bold.
I would rather practice the truth, recall my past aspirations, create a large collection, and order everyone to read it. Founded the Yuanjue Period Meeting, built the Monk Hall and Yuantong Hall to house the statue, and the facilities were extremely exquisite. Renchen received the decree and promoted the courtyard to a temple. Ji Ning is like a wonderful person who has rebuilt three gates, two verandas, pavilions and other houses. Following the wonderful example of Wei, there are imaginary 18-year-old scholars on both sides of the back hall, which are shining with gold and blue. They have added fertile fields and set up a huge bell.
After the Wei people shine brightly, they will be exhausted and will soon pass away. Everyone followed with clear ethics. He was able to carry forward his great aspirations, elaborate on the previous regulations, rebuild the Buddhist temple, and build the Pilu Thousand Buddha Pavilion and the abbot. All the tasks in the temple are completed. Although I haven't written anything down yet, everything is clear and beautiful, because Yu Youwen came here to ask for Yu's notes. The name of Ruofu Tanshi and the years of its creation are recorded on the back of the stele.
Wen Nengren gathered countless scholars to sing "Zahua" in seven places and nine guilds, and "World Master's Miaoyan" was ranked first in the list. This is a good thing. I am an old man in Confucianism, but I have no time to prepare it. I just want to understand its hidden meanings and use reason to understand them. The Lord of the World is the Buddha's mind, and the wonderful yen is the appearance of things that appear in the Buddha's mind. Nowadays, there are many profound universes, vast and magnificent, if they are not manifested by the mind of Buddha, how can they be there? If you promote this mind at all times, benefit sentient beings, and perform great Buddhist deeds, then the sun and moon will be adjacent to you above, and the empty wheel below will be the so-called wonderful and solemn realm. Otherwise, how can I take it? This is a verse:
The wonderful and solemn realm is different from the world, and it is not created by the will to separate the essence and the gross. The Buddha's mind is as pure as a mani pearl. The bright cave contains ten voids, and there are palaces, pavilions and verandas. The gods descended on the golden city, and the gods of earth brought out green hibiscus. All good deeds and virtues are spread and spread throughout the world. The warning category is painted with empty mud, and the picture says "Fu" and "Shou Zi Huang". How can you combine Buddhism with Confucianism? The world is different but the Tao is the same. Merit and creation transcend existence and non-existence, so what’s wrong with those who don’t? (Phase) (Edited by Jin Dan)