X87n1617_正宗心印後續聯芳
卍新續藏第 87 冊 No. 1617 正宗心印後續聯芳
No. 1617
正宗心印後續聯芳
僧果增
法號秀岡。是閩中方氏子也。髫年出家。性有聰慧。學不加思。待眾以恭。事師有禮。一日師見。問曰。前日你病。大眾說將死。你意下如何。答曰。本來無生。豈有死耶。師曰。既知無生。從何處來。(果增)揚聲唸佛。師曰。從何處而去。(增)叉手當胸。默然良久。師曰。其中事若何。即答偈曰。本來清凈體如然。隨機應現善方圓。迴光返照超今古。真妙融通離語言。師曰。如是如是。宜自至淳。遂囑一偈。當機直指示秀岡。體露真常不覆藏。吾今囑汝宜珍重。時至須當效祖傳。
僧德圓
法號明鏡。是福清縣石氏子也。預誠往參求乞真要。師曰。我佛大慈平等。敷演三乘五教。隨機濟度。末後拈花示眾。教外別傳。涅槃妙心。實相無相。付典摩訶迦葉。遞代相傳。至達磨大師而來東土。直指人心。見性成佛。汝自迴光返照。明自本心。見自本性。非色非空。非中非外。洞徹十方。融通三際。百千三昧恒沙妙用。不離當處。(德圓)有省。即說偈。本來清凈不思議。隨方就圓在當機。三昧現前通大道。放光現瑞妙希奇。師曰。自當護持。圓明種智。付囑
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 卍新續藏第 87 冊 No. 1617 正宗心印後續聯芳
No. 1617
正宗心印後續聯芳
僧 果增
法號秀岡。是閩中方氏之子。年幼出家，天性聰慧，學習不需多加思索，待人恭敬，侍奉師長有禮。一日，師父看見他，問道：『前些日子你生病，大家都說你快要死了，你心裡怎麼想？』（果增）回答說：『本來就沒有生，哪裡會有死呢？』師父說：『既然知道沒有生，從哪裡來？』（果增）大聲唸佛。師父說：『從哪裡去？』（果增）合掌于胸前，沉默了很久。師父說：『其中的道理是怎樣的？』（果增）隨即回答偈語說：『本來清凈的本體就是這樣，隨機應現，善巧而圓融。迴光返照，超越古今，真實玄妙，融會貫通，無法用語言表達。』師父說：『是這樣，是這樣。』應該自己到達淳樸的境界。於是囑咐了一首偈語：『當機直指是秀岡，本體顯露真常，沒有遮掩。我今天囑咐你，要珍重。時機到了，應當傚法祖師的傳承。』
僧 德圓
法號明鏡。是福清縣石氏之子。預先誠心前往參拜，請求得到真正的要旨。師父說：『我佛大慈大悲，平等地敷演三乘五教，隨機救度眾生。最後拈花示眾，教外別傳，涅槃妙心，實相無相，付與摩訶迦葉（Mahākāśyapa）。世代相傳，到達磨（Bodhidharma）大師來到東土，直指人心，見性成佛。你自己迴光返照，明白自己的本心，見到自己的本性，非色非空，非中非外，洞徹十方，融通三際，百千三昧（samādhi），恒河沙數般的妙用，不離當下。』（德圓）有所領悟，隨即說偈語：『本來清凈，不可思議，隨方就圓，就在當下。三昧現前，通達大道，放光現瑞，玄妙稀奇。』師父說：『自己應當護持，圓滿明亮的種智。』並付囑。
【English Translation】 English version 卍 New Continued Tripitaka, Volume 87, No. 1617, Continuing Fragrance of the Orthodox Mind Seal
No. 1617
Continuing Fragrance of the Orthodox Mind Seal
Monk Guo Zeng
His Dharma name was Xiugang. He was a son of the Fang family in Minzhong. He became a monk at a young age. He was naturally intelligent and learned without much effort. He treated others with respect and served his teacher with courtesy. One day, the teacher saw him and asked, 'The other day you were sick, and everyone said you were about to die. What did you think?' (Guo Zeng) replied, 'Originally there is no birth, how can there be death?' The teacher said, 'Since you know there is no birth, where did you come from?' (Guo Zeng) loudly recited the Buddha's name. The teacher said, 'Where will you go?' (Guo Zeng) placed his hands together in front of his chest and remained silent for a long time. The teacher said, 'What is the matter within?' (Guo Zeng) then replied with a verse: 'The original pure essence is thus, responding to circumstances with skillful and complete wisdom. Turning the light inward, it transcends past and present, truly wonderful, all-pervading, beyond words.' The teacher said, 'So it is, so it is.' You should reach the state of simplicity yourself. Then he entrusted a verse: 'Directly pointing to Xiugang at the opportune moment, the essence is revealed as true and constant, without concealment. Today I entrust you, cherish it well. When the time comes, you must follow the ancestral transmission.'
Monk De Yuan
His Dharma name was Mingjing. He was a son of the Shi family in Fuqing County. He sincerely went to pay respects and asked for the true essence. The teacher said, 'Our Buddha is greatly compassionate and equally expounds the Three Vehicles and Five Teachings, saving beings according to their capacity. Finally, he held up a flower to the assembly, a special transmission outside the teachings, the wonderful mind of Nirvana, the true aspect of no-aspect, entrusted to Mahākāśyapa (摩訶迦葉). Passed down through generations, until Bodhidharma (達磨) came to the Eastern Land, directly pointing to the human mind, seeing one's nature and becoming a Buddha. You yourself turn the light inward, understand your original mind, see your original nature, neither form nor emptiness, neither middle nor outside, penetrating the ten directions, interpenetrating the three periods of time, hundreds of thousands of samādhi (三昧), countless wonderful functions like the sands of the Ganges, not apart from the present moment.' (De Yuan) had some understanding, and then said a verse: 'Originally pure and inconceivable, adapting to circumstances, right in the present moment. Samādhi manifests, penetrating the great path, emitting light and manifesting auspicious signs, wonderfully rare.' The teacher said, 'You should protect and maintain the complete and bright seed wisdom.' And entrusted it.
一偈。單傳直指心印心。真如無相現精明。叮囑東君宜保守。時當悲運接後人。
僧果澗
法號天洞。是三山潘氏子也。求師究竟真常之道。師豎起一指示之曰。會么。(果澗)禮一拜。師曰。吾無法與人。汝若並息諸緣。莫著空見。迴光返照。見自心性。的要明白。(果澗)忽然有省。即說偈曰。本來無掛礙。清凈常自在。如如不動尊。光眼現沙界。師曰。如然保守。至淳真妙。復囑一偈。默默全持正令親。一枝五葉付知音。聯芳紹至賢才處。囑汝時當耀祖庭。
僧德法
法號月江。是閩縣陳氏之子。求示法報化三身佛事。師曰。莫向外尋。汝自具足覺性圓明。妙用現前。體用不偏。花果同彰。三觀融通。十方廓徹。亙古亙今。無欠無餘。(德洪)忽然有省。即說偈曰。本來湛寂體如如。妙用縱橫任卷舒。覺性虛玄元無相。權實雙融應無窮。師即印可。善自扶持。復囑一偈。一枝拈起現堂堂。夙緣會遇付月江。囑汝賢才宜珍重。時至紹隆報祖恩。
茲者圓暕
號洞庵。是浙江紹興府諸暨縣琴川屠氏子也。往求直指無上菩提。師曰。日用事是如何。(圓暕)答曰。清風應在手。師曰。如何是理性無礙。(圓暕)叉手當胸。默然良久。師曰。如何是理事無礙。答曰。處處透長安。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 一偈。單傳直指心印心。真如（事物的本真狀態）無相現精明。叮囑東君（指掌管春天的神）宜保守。時當悲運接後人。
僧果澗
法號天洞。是三山潘氏子也。求師究竟真常之道。師豎起一指示之曰。會么。(果澗)禮一拜。師曰。吾無法與人。汝若並息諸緣。莫著空見。迴光返照。見自心性。的要明白。(果澗)忽然有省。即說偈曰。本來無掛礙。清凈常自在。如如不動尊。光眼現沙界。師曰。如然保守。至淳真妙。復囑一偈。默默全持正令親。一枝五葉付知音。聯芳紹至賢才處。囑汝時當耀祖庭。
僧德法
法號月江。是閩縣陳氏之子。求示法報化三身佛事。師曰。莫向外尋。汝自具足覺性圓明。妙用現前。體用不偏。花果同彰。三觀融通。十方廓徹。亙古亙今。無欠無餘。(德洪)忽然有省。即說偈曰。本來湛寂體如如。妙用縱橫任卷舒。覺性虛玄元無相。權實雙融應無窮。師即印可。善自扶持。復囑一偈。一枝拈起現堂堂。夙緣會遇付月江。囑汝賢才宜珍重。時至紹隆報祖恩。
茲者圓暕
號洞庵。是浙江紹興府諸暨縣琴川屠氏子也。往求直指無上菩提。師曰。日用事是如何。(圓暕)答曰。清風應在手。師曰。如何是理性無礙。(圓暕)叉手當胸。默然良久。師曰。如何是理事無礙。答曰。處處透長安。
【English Translation】 English version A verse. It singularly transmits the direct pointing of mind to mind. The true suchness (the true nature of things) without form manifests clearly and brightly. I urge you, Eastern Ruler (referring to the god in charge of spring), to guard it well. When the time of sorrow comes, receive those who come after.
Monk Guojian
His Dharma name was Tiandong. He was the son of the Pan family of Sanshan. He sought a teacher to understand the true and constant Dao. The teacher held up one finger and pointed, saying, 'Do you understand?' (Guojian) bowed once. The teacher said, 'I have no Dharma to give to others. If you cease all conditions, do not cling to empty views. Turn the light inward and reflect, and see your own mind-nature. You must understand clearly.' (Guojian) suddenly had an awakening and spoke a verse, saying, 'Originally there are no hindrances, pure and always at ease. The Thus Come One (Tathagata) is unmoving, the light eye manifests in the sand realms.' The teacher said, 'Preserve it thus, to the utmost purity, truth, and wonder.' He further instructed with a verse: 'Silently and completely uphold the true decree intimately. A branch with five leaves is entrusted to the confidant. May the fragrance of talents be connected and continued. I urge you to glorify the ancestral temple when the time comes.'
Monk Defa
His Dharma name was Yuejiang. He was the son of the Chen family of Min County. He sought instruction on the Dharma, Reward, and Transformation Bodies of the Buddha. The teacher said, 'Do not seek outwardly. You are inherently complete with enlightened nature, perfectly clear. Wonderful function manifests before you, body and function are not biased. Flowers and fruits manifest together, the three contemplations are interpenetrating. The ten directions are vast and clear, extending from ancient times to the present, without lack or excess.' (Dehong) suddenly had an awakening and spoke a verse, saying, 'Originally still and silent, the essence is thus. Wonderful function moves freely, letting go and gathering. The enlightened nature is empty and profound, originally without form. Expedient and real are both integrated, responding infinitely.' The teacher then approved, 'Take good care of yourself.' He further instructed with a verse: 'A branch is picked up, appearing grandly. Predestined connections meet, entrusted to Yuejiang. I urge you to cherish talents well. When the time comes, repay the ancestral grace.'
This one, Yuanlan
His title was Dong'an. He was the son of the Tu family of Qinchuan, Zhuji County, Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang. He went to seek direct pointing to unsurpassed Bodhi. The teacher said, 'How are daily affairs?' (Yuanlan) replied, 'The clear breeze should be in hand.' The teacher said, 'What is unobstructedness of principle and nature?' (Yuanlan) crossed his hands in front of his chest and remained silent for a long time. The teacher said, 'What is unobstructedness of principle and phenomena?' He replied, 'Everywhere penetrates Chang'an.'
師即印可。善自保重。重複囑一偈。事理分明號洞庵。融通無礙體量寬。吾今付汝無餘事。時當續焰報靈山。
僧果延
號壽岳。是邵武府光澤縣危氏子也。乞示大事因緣。師曰。門前榕樹常如春。(果延)擬議。師即喝。延禮拜。師曰。汝還會否。延曰。未解其意。望師開示。師曰。大事不從外得。汝宜向一切時中。唸唸不迷。真心常存。通融無滯。覺性周遍。無欠無餘。(果延)有省。即說偈曰。湛寂如然應大千。當機獨露妙中玄。圓明無礙超今古。洞兮照徹不夜天。師曰。汝既達之。可宜珍重。復囑一偈。少林一花五葉蓮。紹至如今示果延。英靈忽省承斯旨。不離當處見祇園。
僧果㬕
法號碧雲。是福州閩縣彭氏子也。見師問曰。如何是佛。師曰。會么。(果㬕)曰。望乞慈悲。師曰。頓悟自性。即是天真之佛。不然徒勞工力。汝若是個真參實悟禪和。言前薦得。本分家風。不屬有無。非關聲色。物物全彰。頭頭顯現。信手拈來。無有不是。佛與眾生。本來平等。(果㬕)有省。即曰。元來自家的。師曰。如何是自家的。(㬕)唸佛一聲。師曰。如何是佛。(㬕)斂手默然。師即印可。宜至真淳。復囑二偈。碧祖巖前安心旨。傳至曹溪普開示。相承續焰至如今。付囑時當紹祖理。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 師父聽后表示認可，說：『好好保重自己。』又重複囑咐了一首偈語：『事理分明號洞庵，融通無礙體量寬。吾今付汝無餘事，時當續焰報靈山。』（意為：洞庵禪師能夠明辨事理，通融無礙，心胸寬廣。我今天沒有什麼特別的事情要囑咐你，到時候繼續傳承佛法，報答靈山的恩德。）
僧人果延
法號壽岳，是邵武府光澤縣人危氏之子。他請求師父開示大事因緣。師父說：『門前的榕樹常如春。』（果延）正要思索，師父立刻喝止。果延行禮拜謝。師父說：『你領會了嗎？』果延說：『不明白其中的意思，希望師父開示。』師父說：『大事不是從外邊得來的，你應該在一切時中，唸唸不迷，真心常存，通融無滯，覺性周遍，無欠無餘。』（果延）有所領悟，於是說偈語：『湛寂如然應大千，當機獨露妙中玄。圓明無礙超今古，洞兮照徹不夜天。』（意為：清澈寂靜的本性自然地應和大千世界，當下顯露微妙玄機。圓滿光明，沒有阻礙，超越古今，明亮地照徹整個世界。）師父說：『你既然明白了，要好好珍惜。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『少林一花五葉蓮，紹至如今示果延。英靈忽省承斯旨，不離當處見祇園。』（意為：少林禪宗一花開五葉，傳承至今傳給果延。英靈之人忽然醒悟，繼承了這個宗旨，不離開當下就能見到祇園。）
僧人果㬕
法號碧雲，是福州閩縣人彭氏之子。他拜見師父問道：『如何是佛？』師父說：『會嗎？』（果㬕）說：『希望您慈悲開示。』師父說：『頓悟自性，就是天真之佛。不然，徒勞費力。你如果是個真參實悟的禪和子，就能在言語之前領會，本分的家風，不屬於有無，無關聲色，萬物完全彰顯，處處都顯現出來，信手拈來，沒有不是的。佛與眾生，本來平等。』（果㬕）有所領悟，就說：『原來是自家的。』師父說：『如何是自家的？』（㬕）唸了一聲佛。師父說：『如何是佛？』（㬕）收手默然。師父聽后表示認可，說：『要保持真誠淳樸。』又囑咐了兩首偈語：『碧祖巖前安心旨，傳至曹溪普開示。相承續焰至如今，付囑時當紹祖理。』（意為：碧祖巖前安心的宗旨，傳到曹溪后普遍開示。相互傳承，延續佛法之光直到如今，囑咐你到時候繼續傳承祖師的道理。）
【English Translation】 English version The master acknowledged, saying, 'Take good care of yourself.' He repeated a verse of instruction: 'Clear in principle and matter, named Dong'an (Cave Hermitage), harmonious and unobstructed, with a broad capacity. I now entrust you with nothing further; the time has come to continue the flame and repay Ling Shan (Vulture Peak).'
Monk Guoyan
Named Shouyue (Longevity Peak), he was the son of the Wei family from Guangze County, Shaowu Prefecture. He begged for instruction on the great matter of cause and condition. The master said, 'The banyan tree in front of the gate is always like spring.' (Guoyan) was about to deliberate, and the master immediately shouted. Guoyan bowed in gratitude. The master said, 'Do you understand?' Guoyan said, 'I do not understand its meaning; I hope the master will enlighten me.' The master said, 'The great matter is not obtained from outside. You should, at all times, be unconfused in every thought, with true mind constantly present, harmonious and unobstructed, with awakened nature pervading, without lack or excess.' (Guoyan) had an awakening and then spoke a verse: 'Serene and still, responding to the great thousand worlds, the wonderful mystery is uniquely revealed at the moment. Perfectly bright and unobstructed, transcending past and present, illuminating the night sky.' The master said, 'Since you have attained it, you should cherish it.' He further instructed with a verse: 'One flower with five petals of the lotus from Shaolin, passed down to this day, revealed to Guoyan. The enlightened spirit suddenly understands and inherits this purpose, seeing Jetavana (Prince Jeta's Grove) without leaving this place.'
Monk Guoyi
Dharma name Biyun (Azure Cloud), he was the son of the Peng family from Min County, Fuzhou. He saw the master and asked, 'What is Buddha?' The master said, 'Do you understand?' (Guoyi) said, 'I hope for your compassionate instruction.' The master said, 'Sudden enlightenment of one's own nature is the true Buddha. Otherwise, it is in vain to exert effort. If you are a true Chan practitioner who genuinely understands, you can recognize it before words are spoken. The family style of your original nature does not belong to existence or non-existence, and is not related to sound or form. Everything is fully manifested, and everything appears. Picking it up at will, there is nothing that is not it. Buddha and sentient beings are originally equal.' (Guoyi) had an awakening and then said, 'Originally, it is my own.' The master said, 'What is your own?' (Guoyi) recited the name of Buddha once. The master said, 'What is Buddha?' (Guoyi) folded his hands and remained silent. The master then acknowledged, saying, 'You should be truly sincere and pure.' He further instructed with two verses: 'The principle of settling the mind before Bizu Rock (Azure Ancestor Rock), transmitted to Caoqi (Caoxi) for universal instruction. Inheriting and continuing the flame until today, entrusting you to continue the ancestral principles when the time comes.'
僧明直
號大乘。是浙江紹興府諸暨縣石海材周氏子也。往求師證。師曰。汝師誰耶。答曰寶峰。師曰。教汝何為。答曰。看心念佛。師曰。如何是心。(明直)持起數珠。師曰。如何是佛。(直)叉手而立。師印可也。善自保重。復囑一偈。權實雙彰號大乘。體悟無生耀古今。付囑英靈宜珍重。時至須教覺後人。
僧德宗
號古心。是閩南鄭氏子也。求師真要。師曰。吾宗本無言說。亦無有法與人。汝但二六時中。四威儀內。迴光返照。攝妄歸真。明自本心。見自本性。絲毫勿令有昧。歷歷的要分明。(德宗)忽省。即說偈曰。本性湛如然。妙用豈能量。充滿大千界。隨處現真常。師即印可。宜自保重。復囑一偈。佛祖心印古至今。當機直示甚分明。叮囑賢才善守護。時續祖焰接後人。
僧德光
號徹空。是蘇州府常熟縣楊氏子也。往求印證。師曰。諸師有何指示。答曰。都教我念佛。師曰。如何是佛。(德光)合掌當胸。詰曰。如何是當機發現事。(光)唸佛一聲。師即印可。宜自保持。復囑一偈。唸佛忽悟本來因。時時不離這當人。叮寧涵養淳真處。續焰時當紹祖庭。
僧果通
法號大乘。是福州長樂縣王氏子也。求師直指西來意。師措山曰。是什麼。(果
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 僧 明直 法號大乘（Dàchéng）。是浙江紹興府諸暨縣石海材周氏之子。前往求師印證。師父問：『你的老師是誰？』（明直）答：『寶峰。』師父問：『教你什麼？』（明直）答：『看心念佛。』師父問：『如何是心？』（明直）拿起數珠。師父問：『如何是佛？』（明直）叉手而立。師父印可了他，說：『好好保重。』又囑咐一偈：權實雙彰號大乘（Dàchéng），體悟無生耀古今。付囑英靈宜珍重，時至須教覺後人。
僧 德宗 法號古心（Gǔxīn）。是閩南鄭氏之子。求師父指示真要。師父說：『吾宗本來沒有言說，也沒有法可以給人。你只要在一天二十四小時中，行住坐臥四威儀內，迴光返照，攝妄歸真，明白自己的本心，見到自己的本性，絲毫不要讓它有昧，歷歷分明。』（德宗）忽然醒悟，即說偈曰：本性湛如然，妙用豈能量。充滿大千界，隨處現真常。師父即印可，說：『好好保重。』又囑咐一偈：佛祖心印古至今，當機直示甚分明。叮囑賢才善守護，時續祖焰接後人。
僧 德光 法號徹空（Chèkōng）。是蘇州府常熟縣楊氏之子。前往求印證。師父問：『諸位老師有什麼指示？』（德光）答：『都教我念佛。』師父問：『如何是佛？』（德光）合掌當胸。師父詰問：『如何是當機發現事？』（德光）唸佛一聲。師父即印可，說：『好好保持。』又囑咐一偈：唸佛忽悟本來因，時時不離這當人。叮寧涵養淳真處，續焰時當紹祖庭。
僧 果通 法號大乘（Dàchéng）。是福州長樂縣王氏之子。求師父直指西來意。師父措山問：『是什麼？』（果
【English Translation】 English version Monk Mingzhi Named Dàchéng (Great Vehicle). He was the son of Zhou from Shihai Village, Zhuji County, Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province. He went to seek confirmation from a master. The master asked, 'Who is your teacher?' He replied, 'Baofeng.' The master asked, 'What does he teach you?' He replied, 'To contemplate the mind and recite the Buddha's name.' The master asked, 'What is the mind?' Mingzhi held up his prayer beads. The master asked, 'What is the Buddha?' Mingzhi stood with his hands folded. The master approved of him, saying, 'Take good care of yourself.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'The expedient and the real are both manifested, named Dàchéng (Great Vehicle). Realizing no-birth illuminates the past and present. Entrusting this to a talented spirit, cherish it well. When the time comes, you must teach and awaken future generations.'
Monk Dezong Named Gǔxīn (Ancient Mind). He was the son of Zheng from southern Fujian. He sought the true essence from the master. The master said, 'Our school originally has no words to say, nor any Dharma to give to people. You only need to, in the twenty-four hours of the day, within the four dignities of walking, standing, sitting, and lying, turn the light inward and reflect, gather the delusions and return to the truth, understand your own original mind, and see your own original nature. Do not let it be obscured in the slightest, and be clearly aware of everything.' Dezong suddenly awakened and immediately spoke a verse: 'The original nature is clear and still, how can its wondrous function be measured? It fills the great thousand worlds, manifesting true constancy everywhere.' The master immediately approved of him, saying, 'Take good care of yourself.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'The Buddha's and patriarchs' mind-seal has been passed down from ancient times to the present, directly pointing to the opportunity with great clarity. I urge talented individuals to guard it well, so that they may continue the ancestral flame and connect with future generations.'
Monk Deguang Named Chèkōng (Thoroughly Empty). He was the son of Yang from Changshu County, Suzhou Prefecture. He went to seek confirmation. The master asked, 'What instructions do the various teachers give?' Deguang replied, 'They all teach me to recite the Buddha's name.' The master asked, 'What is the Buddha?' Deguang put his palms together in front of his chest. The master questioned, 'What is the matter that is revealed at the opportune moment?' Deguang recited the Buddha's name once. The master immediately approved of him, saying, 'Take good care of yourself.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'Reciting the Buddha's name, one suddenly awakens to the original cause, never leaving this very person. Urging you to cultivate and nourish the pure and true place, when the time comes to continue the flame, you should inherit the ancestral temple.'
Monk Guotong Named Dàchéng (Great Vehicle). He was the son of Wang from Changle County, Fuzhou. He sought the master's direct pointing to the meaning of the patriarch's coming from the West. The master asked, raising his hand, 'What is it?' (Guo
通)曰。不解。乞垂開示。師曰且去。(通)曰。望惠我窮。師曰。莫隨聲轉。勿被色謾。莫論有無。勿分西東。但自惺悟。當處真如。寂然廓徹。妙明自在。汝還會否。通忽于言下有省。即說偈曰。如如不動若虛空。應現無拘遍處通。有無不立能所畢。色空無二總圓融。師𠃔印可。善自保持。復囑一偈。南華法雨普沾恩。心印相承紹祖燈。宿緣幸會宜尊重。時當續焰耀層層。
茲者普遇
法號正宗。是山西太原府大谷縣李氏子也。往參求示。師曰。時中生涯事如何。答曰。常唸佛。師曰。如何是佛。答曰。心即是。師曰。如何是心。答曰。佛即心。即說偈曰。一真獨露不二門。即心即佛理事融。體用雙彰今幸會。本來清凈至無餘。師即印可。宜常如然。復囑一偈。大事因緣體用彰。動靜工純般若香。融通法界恒無礙。圓明種智證真常。
僧果清
法號大海。是三山陳氏子也。恭誠參禮。求師開示。師曰。本來具足。非從人得。汝宜迴光返照。明自本心。見自本性。非色非聲。不空不有。彌滿十方。融通三際。本來具足。汝曾知否。(果清)即說偈。妙明顯露叩真宗。體用不偏具圓融。密密無間觀自在。如如不動現靈通。師曰。如是善為。復囑一偈。劫外靈枝絕點塵。信手拈來示諸人。英才
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： （通）說：『不明白，請您開示。』 師父說：『暫且去吧。』 （通）說：『希望您能幫助我這個窮人。』 師父說：『不要隨聲音轉動，不要被色相迷惑，不要討論有無，不要區分西東，只要自己覺醒，當下就是真如（事物本來的樣子）。寂靜而空曠，奇妙光明而自在，你明白了嗎？』 （通）忽然在言語下有所領悟，隨即說了偈語：『如如不動如同虛空，應現無拘束遍及各處。有無不立，能所皆畢，色空無二，總歸圓融。』 師父印可：『好好保持。』 又囑咐一首偈語：『南華（莊子）的法雨普遍沾溉恩澤，心印相承，繼承祖師的燈火。宿世因緣有幸相會，應當尊重，時機到來，繼續發揚光大。』
這次普遇 法號正宗，是山西太原府大谷縣李氏之子。前往參拜請求開示。師父說：『日常生活中如何修行？』 回答說：『常常唸佛。』 師父說：『什麼是佛？』 回答說：『心就是佛。』 師父說：『什麼是心？』 回答說：『佛就是心。』 隨即說了偈語：『一真獨露，沒有第二道門，即心即佛，事理圓融。體用雙彰，如今有幸相會，本來清凈，至極無餘。』 師父隨即印可：『應該常常這樣。』 又囑咐一首偈語：『大事因緣，體用彰顯，動靜功夫純熟，散發般若（智慧）的香氣。融通法界，恒常無礙，圓明種智，證悟真常。』
僧人果清 法號大海，是三山陳氏之子。恭敬誠懇地參拜，請求師父開示。師父說：『本來就具足，不是從別人那裡得到的。你應該回光返照，明白自己的本心，見到自己的本性，非色非聲，不空不有，充滿十方，融通過去、現在、未來三際，本來就具足，你曾知道嗎？』 （果清）隨即說了偈語：『奇妙光明顯露，叩問真宗，體用不偏頗，具足圓融。密密無間地觀照自在，如如不動地顯現神通。』 師父說：『這樣很好。』 又囑咐一首偈語：『劫外的靈枝，沒有沾染一點塵埃，信手拈來，開示給眾人。英才』
【English Translation】 English version: (Tong) said, 'I don't understand. I beg you to enlighten me.' The master said, 'Go for now.' (Tong) said, 'I hope you can help me, a poor man.' The master said, 'Do not follow the sound, do not be deceived by appearances, do not discuss existence or non-existence, do not distinguish between west and east. Just awaken yourself, and the present moment is Suchness (the true nature of things). Silent and vast, wonderfully bright and free. Do you understand?' (Tong) suddenly had an awakening upon hearing these words, and immediately spoke a verse: 'Immovable like the void, responding and appearing without constraint, pervading everywhere. Existence and non-existence are not established, the subject and object are both complete, form and emptiness are not two, all is perfectly integrated.' The master approved, 'Take good care of yourself.' And further instructed with a verse: 'The Dharma rain of Nanhua (Zhuangzi) universally bestows grace, the mind-seal is passed down, inheriting the ancestral lamp. Fortunate to meet due to past affinities, one should respect this, and when the time comes, continue to shine brightly layer upon layer.'
This time, Pu Yu Dharma name Zhengzong, was a son of the Li family from Dagu County, Taiyuan Prefecture, Shanxi Province. He went to pay respects and request instruction. The master said, 'How is your daily life of practice?' He replied, 'I often recite the Buddha's name.' The master said, 'What is Buddha?' He replied, 'The mind is Buddha.' The master said, 'What is the mind?' He replied, 'Buddha is the mind.' He then spoke a verse: 'The one true reality is uniquely revealed, there is no second gate, the mind is Buddha, principle and phenomena are integrated. Essence and function are both manifested, now we are fortunate to meet, originally pure, to the utmost without remainder.' The master immediately approved, 'You should always be like this.' And further instructed with a verse: 'The great matter of cause and condition, essence and function are manifested, the skill of movement and stillness is pure, emitting the fragrance of Prajna (wisdom). Integrating the Dharma realm, constantly without obstruction, perfect and bright seed-wisdom, realizing true constancy.'
Monk Guoqing Dharma name Dahai, was a son of the Chen family from Sanshan. He respectfully and sincerely paid respects, requesting the master to enlighten him. The master said, 'Originally complete, not obtained from others. You should turn your light inward and reflect, understand your own mind, see your own nature, neither form nor sound, neither empty nor existent, filling the ten directions, integrating the three periods of time (past, present, future), originally complete, have you ever known this?' (Guoqing) then spoke a verse: 'Wonderfully bright and revealed, knocking on the true source, essence and function are not biased, completely integrated. Closely and without interruption observing self-existence, immovably manifesting spiritual power.' The master said, 'This is very good.' And further instructed with a verse: 'The spiritual branch beyond the kalpa, without a speck of dust, picked up casually, shown to all people. Talents'
頓悟承斯旨。囑汝時當播祖庭。
僧果逵
法號大洲。乃三山鄭氏子也。求示大事因緣。師曰。進前來。果逵進前。師曰。是大是小。答曰。未審斯意。師曰。若乃上根利智者。見聞開示。便能悟入。若未然者。自當勉勵。專誠研究。忽然迷云頓散。心月圓明。方知自己有一大事。與佛平等無別。(果逵)即曰。元來具足。師曰。元來何為。答曰。元無動靜。來應十方。師曰。久默斯要。直至真純。復囑一偈。末後一著付飲光。西天東土遞相傳。英靈衲子須悟入。機緣相契可聯芳。
僧德鑒
法號大融。是閩縣王氏子也。求師印證。師曰。曾見何人來。答曰。天真和尚。師曰。教汝何為。答曰。教我追究唸佛。師曰。是誰追究。(鑒)豎起一指。師曰。如何是佛。(鑒)叉手良久。而說偈曰。無去無來妙中玄。單持一念密綿綿。忽然頓覺無生旨。打破虛空不用拳。師曰。將什麼打破虛空。(鑒)高聲唸佛。師即印可。善自保重。復屬一偈。明鏡非臺耀古今。宗風遍佈遞相承。從茲付囑無餘事。晦跡真淳接後人。
僧果聰
法號天章。是三山韓氏子也。求師究竟佛祖。都只為一大事因緣。出現於世。師曰。汝即今問的是什麼因緣。(聰)忽于言下有省。即曰。元來與佛祖不別乎哉
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 頓悟領會了這個宗旨，囑咐你當時應當在祖庭傳播。
僧人果逵（法號大洲，是三山鄭氏的兒子） 請求開示大事因緣。師父說：『走上前來。』果逵走上前。師父說：『是大還是小？』回答說：『不明白這個意思。』師父說：『如果是上等根器、聰慧的人，見聞開示，便能領悟進入。如果不是這樣，就應當勉勵自己，專心誠意地研究。』忽然迷云頓時消散，心月圓滿光明，才知道自己有一件大事，與佛平等沒有差別。果逵隨即說：『原來是具足的。』師父說：『原來是什麼？』回答說：『原來沒有動靜，來應十方。』師父說：『長久地沉默這個要點，直至真實純粹。』又囑咐一首偈：『最後的一著交付給飲光（迦葉尊者的別名）。西天東土遞相傳。英靈的衲子須要悟入，機緣相契可以聯芳。』
僧人德鑒（法號大融，是閩縣王氏的兒子） 請求師父印證。師父說：『曾經見過什麼人來？』回答說：『天真和尚。』師父說：『教你什麼？』回答說：『教我追究唸佛。』師父說：『是誰追究？』德鑒豎起一指。師父說：『如何是佛？』德鑒叉手很久，然後說偈：『無去無來妙中玄，單持一念密綿綿。忽然頓覺無生旨，打破虛空不用拳。』師父說：『用什麼打破虛空？』德鑒高聲唸佛。師父就印可，『好好保重。』又囑咐一首偈：『明鏡非臺耀古今，宗風遍佈遞相承。從茲付囑無餘事，晦跡真淳接後人。』
僧人果聰（法號天章，是三山韓氏的兒子） 請求師父開示究竟佛祖，都只是爲了一大事因緣，出現在世上。師父說：『你現在問的是什麼因緣？』果聰忽然在言語下有所領悟，隨即說：『原來與佛祖沒有差別嗎？』
【English Translation】 English version: Having realized this purpose through enlightenment, I entrust you to spread it in the ancestral temple when the time is right.
The monk Guokui (Dazhou), son of the Zheng family of Sanshan, sought instruction on the great matter of cause and condition. The master said, 'Come forward.' Guokui stepped forward. The master said, 'Is it big or small?' He replied, 'I do not understand this meaning.' The master said, 'If one is of superior faculties and intelligence, upon seeing and hearing instruction, they can awaken and enter. If not, then one should strive diligently and sincerely to study. Suddenly, the clouds of delusion will scatter, and the moon of the mind will be round and bright. Only then will one know that one has a great matter, equal to the Buddha without difference.' Guokui then said, 'Originally, it is complete.' The master said, 'What is original?' He replied, 'Originally, there is no movement or stillness, coming to respond to the ten directions.' The master said, 'Long have you been silent on this essential point, until it is truly pure.' He further entrusted a verse: 'The final move is entrusted to Yinguang (another name for Venerable Kashyapa). From the Western Heaven to the Eastern Land, it is passed down. The heroic and intelligent monks must awaken and enter, and when the opportunity aligns, they can connect and flourish.'
The monk Dejian (Darong), son of the Wang family of Min County, sought the master's confirmation. The master said, 'Whom have you seen come?' He replied, 'The monk Tianzhen.' The master said, 'What did he teach you?' He replied, 'He taught me to investigate the recitation of the Buddha's name.' The master said, 'Who is investigating?' Dejian raised a finger. The master said, 'What is the Buddha?' Dejian clasped his hands for a long time and then spoke a verse: 'Without going or coming, mysterious within the wonderful, single-mindedly holding one thought, secretly continuous. Suddenly awakening to the meaning of no-birth, breaking through the void without using fists.' The master said, 'With what do you break through the void?' Dejian loudly recited the Buddha's name. The master then confirmed him, 'Take good care of yourself.' He further entrusted a verse: 'The bright mirror is not a stand, shining through ancient and modern times, the lineage style spreads everywhere, passing down to each other. From now on, there is nothing more to entrust, concealing traces in true purity, receiving future generations.'
The monk Guocong (Tianzhang), son of the Han family of Sanshan, sought from the master the ultimate truth of the Buddhas and Patriarchs, all appearing in the world for the sake of a great matter of cause and condition. The master said, 'What cause and condition are you asking about now?' Guocong suddenly had an understanding from the words and immediately said, 'Originally, is it not different from the Buddhas and Patriarchs?'
。即說偈曰。法性元無相。如然契真宗。妙用周沙界。無處不圓通。師即印可。保持真凈。復囑一偈。單傳直指示本元。歷代相承不二門。囑汝英才宜尊重。時當耀祖繼聯芳。
僧圓壽
法號樂堂。是河南歸德府鹿邑縣蘇氏子也。欽風往參。求師法印。師曰。法印不無。非從外得。但莫隨於聲色滯于名言。了了分明。人人本具。威靈廓徹。求劫不壞。相將非離。焉何不會。(圓壽)忽于言下有省。達本。即說偈曰。本來如如性。非色亦非聲。三玄同一休。湛湛自天真。師曰。如是保任。淘汰磨光。復囑一偈。曹溪普示天下知。正宗心印接上機。相承斯旨宜尊重。時至須當接后奇。
僧果清
號天鑒。是閩縣徐氏子也。求師正真之要。師良久曰。會么。答曰不會。師曰。正者不偏。真者不偽。要者以信解悟。入法界門。以戒定慧。趣樂土玄猷。宜向一切時中。放舍諸緣。明自心性絲毫不昧。體用圓融。方知大道。本來具足。(清)言下契本。即說偈曰。如如法中王。光明照十方。圓融妙無比。真空沒斷常。師即印可。善自保任。(云云)復囑一偈。法王正令古至今。英靈頓悟遞相承。吾今印汝聯芳繼。時至須教覺後人僧明玉。號無瑕。是北京河澗府交河縣陳氏子也。往參于師。志求法要。師據
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： （六祖慧能）隨即說了偈語：『法性原本沒有形象，如如不動契合真宗。妙用遍佈沙界，無處不圓滿通達。』六祖慧能便印可了他，讓他保持真凈的本性，又囑咐了一首偈語：『單獨傳授直接指示本元，歷代相承不二法門。囑咐你英才要尊重，時機到來要光耀祖先，繼承聯芳。』
僧人圓壽（Yuanshou）
法號樂堂（Letang），是河南歸德府鹿邑縣蘇氏的兒子。欽佩六祖慧能的風範前去參拜，請求六祖慧能傳授法印。六祖慧能說：『法印不是沒有，但不是從外面得到的。只要不隨逐于聲色，滯留在名言之中，清清楚楚明明白白，人人本來就具備。威靈廣大透徹，經歷劫數也不會壞滅，相隨相伴不曾分離，怎麼會不能領會呢？』（圓壽）忽然在言語之下有所領悟，通達了根本，隨即說了偈語：『本來如如的自性，不是色也不是聲。三玄同一體，湛湛清明自然天真。』六祖慧能說：『就這樣保持，淘汰雜質，磨礪光芒。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『曹溪普遍昭示天下人，正宗心印接引上等根機。相承這個宗旨要尊重，時機到來要接引後來的奇才。』
僧人果清（Guoqing）
號天鑒（Tianjian），是閩縣徐氏的兒子。請求六祖慧能傳授正真之要。六祖慧能良久后說：『會么？』回答說：『不會。』六祖慧能說：『正就是不偏，真就是不偽。要就是以信解悟入法界之門，以戒定慧趣向樂土玄妙的境界。應該在一切時中，放下各種因緣，明白自己的心性，一絲一毫也不迷惑，體用圓融，才知道大道本來就具足。』（果清）在言語之下契合了根本，隨即說了偈語：『如如法中王，光明照耀十方。圓融妙無比，真空沒有斷常。』六祖慧能便印可了他，讓他好好地保持。（云云）又囑咐了一首偈語：『法王正令古往今來，英靈頓悟遞相承。我今印證你繼承聯芳，時機到來要教化覺悟後人。』僧人明玉（Mingyu），號無瑕（Wuxia），是北京河澗府交河縣陳氏的兒子。前去參拜六祖慧能，立志尋求佛法要義。六祖慧能根據
【English Translation】 English version: The (Sixth Patriarch) Huineng immediately spoke a verse: 'The Dharma-nature is originally without form, like Thusness, in accordance with the true essence. Its wondrous function pervades the realms of the sands, and there is no place where it is not perfectly interconnected.' The (Sixth Patriarch) Huineng then approved of him, telling him to maintain his true and pure nature, and further instructed him with a verse: 'Singularly transmitted, directly pointing to the original source, generations inherit the non-dual gate. I entrust you, a talented individual, to respect this, and when the time comes, to glorify the ancestors and continue the lineage.'
Monk Yuanshou (Round Longevity)
His Dharma name was Letang (Happy Hall). He was the son of the Su family of Luyi County, Guide Prefecture, Henan Province. Admiring (Huineng's) reputation, he went to pay homage and requested the Dharma seal. (Huineng) said, 'The Dharma seal is not absent, but it is not obtained from the outside. Just do not follow after sounds and sights, or be attached to names and words. Clearly and distinctly, everyone inherently possesses it. Its majestic power is vast and thorough, indestructible through kalpas, accompanying you without ever leaving. How could you not understand?' (Yuanshou) suddenly had an awakening upon hearing these words, understanding the root. He then spoke a verse: 'Originally, the nature is Suchness, neither form nor sound. The Three Mysteries are of one rest, serene and naturally genuine.' (Huineng) said, 'Maintain it thus, refining and polishing its brilliance.' He further instructed him with a verse: 'Caoxi (Cao Stream) universally reveals to all under heaven, the true Dharma seal receives those of superior capacity. Inheriting this purpose, you should respect it, and when the time comes, you must receive the extraordinary ones who come after.'
Monk Guoqing (Fruit Purity)
His title was Tianjian (Heavenly Mirror). He was the son of the Xu family of Min County. He sought the essential of true reality from (Huineng). (Huineng) said after a long pause, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'I do not understand.' (Huineng) said, 'Righteousness is without bias, truth is without falsehood. The essential is to understand and enter the gate of the Dharma realm with faith and understanding, and to approach the profound realm of the Pure Land with precepts, concentration, and wisdom. You should, at all times, relinquish all conditions, understand your own mind-nature without the slightest delusion, and realize the complete integration of essence and function, then you will know that the Great Path is originally complete.' (Guoqing) aligned with the root upon hearing these words, and immediately spoke a verse: 'The King in the Dharma of Suchness, His light shines in all directions. Perfectly integrated and incomparably wondrous, the True Emptiness is without cessation or permanence.' (Huineng) then approved of him, telling him to take good care of it. (Et cetera) He further instructed him with a verse: 'The Dharma King's true decree is from ancient times to the present, the wise and enlightened instantly awaken and pass it on to each other. I now certify you to continue the lineage, and when the time comes, you must teach and awaken those who come after.' Monk Mingyu (Bright Jade), titled Wuxia (Flawless), was the son of the Chen family of Jiaohe County, Hejian Prefecture, Beijing. He went to pay homage to (Huineng), determined to seek the essence of the Dharma. (Huineng) based
座而視。問曰會么。答曰。未達斯意。師曰。至道普乎天下。非一人而不具。但自時時省悟。刻刻提撕。爾之心性。與古聖何殊。從茲悟入。恢弘自在。(明玉)忽爾豁然。即說偈曰。真如本安然。應現遍大千。湛寂常清凈。權實體中玄。師印如然。至凈精妙。復囑一偈。正宗心印不二門。直指當機達本元。囑付英才宜保重。時至須教效祖傳。
僧果澄
法號天濟。是閩縣阮氏子也。請益於大庵禪師。恭誠入室。求師真要。師據座逞然示之。問曰會否。答曰。乞垂慈誨。師曰。汝若是真修行人。宜放諸緣。單持一念。念茲在茲。唸的性如虛空。心猶大地。智日慧月。洞徹圓明。方知大道本來具足。亙古亙今。何增何減。(澄)言下有省。即說偈曰。本體元無相。如如常現前。古今恒不滅。普應妙無邊。師印符衷。善自保任。復囑一偈。大道堂堂亙古今。悟來顯現在當人。付囑英賢宜珍重。時至聯芳耀祖庭。
士果融
法號晶齊。是延平府南平縣陳氏子也。求師垂示法要。師曰。以心為宗。以悟為則。真空妙體。本自天然。不屬有無。元非動靜。洞千古之淵源。造萬象之模則。劫火壞時常安然。法欲泯時全體露。一道靈光。本來具足。在凡不減。在聖不增。但莫憎愛。洞然明白。融忽然有省。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 禪師端坐觀看。（明玉）問道：『會了嗎？』（明玉）回答說：『未能領會這個意思。』禪師說：『至道普及天下，並非缺少任何一個人。只要時時反省覺悟，刻刻提醒自己。你的心性，與古代聖賢有什麼不同呢？』從這裡悟入，便能恢弘自在。（明玉）忽然豁然開朗，隨即說偈語：『真如（tathata, 事物的真實本性）本來安然，應現遍佈大千世界。湛寂（calm and silent）常清凈，權實（expedient and real）體中玄。』禪師印可說：『是這樣。』禪師又說：『至凈精妙。』又囑咐一首偈語：『正宗心印不二門，直指當機達本元。囑咐英才宜保重，時至須教效祖傳。』
僧人果澄
法號天濟，是閩縣阮氏之子。向大庵禪師請教，恭敬誠懇地進入禪室，求師父傳授真正的要旨。禪師據座開示，問道：『會了嗎？』（果澄）回答說：『請您慈悲教誨。』禪師說：『你如果是真正的修行人，就應該放下各種因緣，一心持守一念。念念不忘，唸到自性如虛空，心如大地。智慧如太陽，慧光如月亮，洞徹圓明。才能知道大道本來就具足，亙古亙今，沒有什麼增減。』（果澄）當下有所領悟，隨即說偈語：『本體元無相，如如（tathata, 事物的真實本性）常現前。古今恒不滅，普應妙無邊。』禪師印可符合他的心意，說：『好好地保持和任運自如。』又囑咐一首偈語：『大道堂堂亙古今，悟來顯現在當人。付囑英賢宜珍重，時至聯芳耀祖庭。』
士人果融
法號晶齊，是延平府（明朝行政區劃，約在今福建南平一帶）南平縣陳氏之子。求禪師開示法要。禪師說：『以心為宗旨，以悟為法則。真空妙體，本來自然。不屬於有無，原本就不是動靜。洞察千古的淵源，創造萬象的模範。即使劫火（cosmic fire）壞滅時也常安然，當佛法將要泯滅時，全體顯露。一道靈光，本來具足。在凡人不減少，在聖人不增加。只要不憎恨不喜愛，就能洞然明白。』（果融）忽然有所領悟。
【English Translation】 English version The Zen master sat and observed. (Mingyu) asked, 'Do you understand?' (Mingyu) replied, 'I have not grasped the meaning of this.' The Zen master said, 'The ultimate path pervades the world, and no one is without it. Just constantly reflect and awaken, and constantly remind yourself. How is your mind-nature different from that of the ancient sages?' From this, enter into enlightenment, and you will be able to expand freely. (Mingyu) suddenly had a breakthrough and immediately spoke a verse: 'Tathata (真如, the true nature of things) is originally peaceful, manifesting throughout the great thousand worlds. Serene and still, it is always pure and clean, the expedient and real (權實) are profound within the essence.' The Zen master affirmed, saying, 'It is so.' The Zen master added, 'Utterly pure and exquisite.' He then entrusted another verse: 'The orthodox mind-seal is the non-dual gate, directly pointing to the present moment to reach the original source. Entrusting this to talented individuals, cherish it well, and when the time comes, teach and emulate the ancestral transmission.'
Monk Guocheng
Dharma name Tianji, was the son of the Ruan family of Min County. He sought instruction from Zen Master Da'an, respectfully and sincerely entering the room, seeking the true essence from the master. The Zen master sat and demonstrated, asking, 'Do you understand?' (Guocheng) replied, 'Please have mercy and instruct me.' The Zen master said, 'If you are a true practitioner, you should let go of all conditions and single-mindedly hold onto one thought. Be mindful of this, be mindful of this, until the nature of your thought is like empty space, and your heart is like the earth. The sun of wisdom and the moon of insight will penetrate and illuminate perfectly. Only then will you know that the great path is originally complete, extending from ancient times to the present, with nothing added or subtracted.' (Guocheng) had an understanding upon hearing this and immediately spoke a verse: 'The essence is originally without form, suchness (如如, tathata) constantly appears before us. It is eternally imperishable from ancient times to the present, universally responding with boundless wonder.' The Zen master affirmed that it matched his heart, saying, 'Take good care of it and let it be.' He then entrusted another verse: 'The great path is majestic, extending from ancient times to the present, manifesting in the present person upon enlightenment. Entrusting this to worthy talents, cherish it well, and when the time comes, connect the fragrance and illuminate the ancestral courtyard.'
Scholar Guorong
Dharma name Jingqi, was the son of the Chen family of Nanping County, Yanping Prefecture (延平府, an administrative division during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)), in present-day Nanping, Fujian. He sought the Zen master's instruction on the essentials of the Dharma. The Zen master said, 'Take the mind as the principle, and enlightenment as the rule. The wondrous essence of empty space is originally natural. It does not belong to existence or non-existence, and it is originally neither moving nor still. It penetrates the source of a thousand ages and creates the model of all phenomena. It remains peaceful even when the cosmic fire (劫火) destroys the world, and the whole body is revealed when the Dharma is about to disappear. A single ray of spiritual light is originally complete. It is not diminished in ordinary beings, nor is it increased in sages. Just do not hate or love, and you will understand clearly.' (Guorong) suddenly had an understanding.
即呈偈曰。本自如如皎然清。無形無名洞圓明。遍周沙界融無礙。不污不凈覺虛靈。師印如然。善保精純。復囑一偈。當機一札契真如。始信無生道不虛。圓融三諦無滯礙。囑汝時當紹祖衢。
僧果滿
法號天資。是閩縣葉氏子也。請益於大庵禪師。禮師問曰。如何是一大因緣出現於世。師曰。進前來。(滿)進一步。師曰會么。答曰不知。請垂慈誨。師曰。本來非二三。當機一任看。諸佛之儀式。列祖正法眼。緣遇直開示。悟入性海寬。圓融無滯礙。清凈絕波瀾。(滿)言下性天廓豁。心地開明。即說偈曰。獨露堂堂亙古今。無相寂滅覺圓明。彌滿十方通三諦。實際理地絕纖塵。師即印可。善自護持。復囑一偈。佛祖親傳心印心。燈燈續焰至於今。付囑英靈宜尊重。因緣時至覺後人。
僧果現
法號本應。是閩中祖武侯千兵韓氏次子也。請益於真空禪師。參師乞示法要。師據直視良久。問曰會么。(現)忽然有省。即說偈曰。如如不動本虛靈。應現融通遍剎塵。頓悟無生超法界。隨方就圓了真明。師印如然。善保精純。復囑一偈。教外別傳古來心。祖祖聯芳遞相承。吾今囑汝宜珍重。燈燈續焰耀祖庭。
僧果潤
法號天津。是閩縣江氏子也。請益於大庵禪師。叩師而問。如何
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：
隨即呈上偈語說：『本性原本如如不動，皎潔明亮而清澈。沒有形狀沒有名字，通透圓滿而光明。遍佈整個沙界，融合而沒有阻礙。不被污染也不染污，覺悟的本性虛空而靈妙。』大庵禪師印可說：『正是這樣。好好守護這精純的本性。』又囑咐一首偈語：『當下這一機緣，與真如本性相契合。這才相信無生之道不是虛妄。圓融的三諦沒有滯礙。囑咐你當時機到來時，繼承祖師的法脈。』 僧人果滿（Guo Man） 法號天資（Tian Zi），是閩縣葉氏之子。向大庵禪師請教。頂禮禪師問道：『如何是這一大因緣顯現於世？』禪師說：『走上前來。』果滿進一步。禪師說：『明白了嗎？』回答說：『不明白，請您慈悲教誨。』禪師說：『本來就不是二也不是三，當下就任你觀看。諸佛的儀式，列祖的正法眼。因緣際會直接開示，悟入自性之海寬廣無邊。圓融而沒有滯礙，清凈而沒有波瀾。』果滿在言語之下，自性廓然開朗，心地開明。隨即說偈語說：『獨自顯露，堂堂正正，亙古至今。沒有形象，寂滅，覺悟圓滿光明。瀰漫十方，通達三諦。實際理地，斷絕纖細的塵埃。』禪師隨即印可說：『好好守護。』又囑咐一首偈語：『佛祖親自傳授心印，燈燈相續，火焰延續至今。付囑這英靈之人，應該尊重。因緣時機到來時，覺悟後人。』 僧人果現（Guo Xian） 法號本應（Ben Ying），是閩中祖武侯千兵韓氏的次子。向真空禪師請教。參拜禪師，乞求開示法要。禪師依據正理，注視良久。問道：『明白了嗎？』果現忽然有所領悟。隨即說偈語說：『如如不動，本性虛空而靈妙。應現而融通，遍佈剎土塵埃。頓悟無生，超越法界。隨順方圓，了達真明。』禪師印可說：『正是這樣。好好守護這精純的本性。』又囑咐一首偈語：『教外別傳，自古以來的心法。祖祖相傳，遞相繼承。我如今囑咐你，應該珍重。燈燈相續，光耀祖庭。』 僧人果潤（Guo Run） 法號天津（Tian Jin），是閩縣江氏之子。向大庵禪師請教。叩問禪師說：『如何……』
【English Translation】 English version:
Immediately presented a verse, saying: 'The original nature is inherently such, bright and clear. Without form or name, thoroughly round and bright. Pervading the entire realm of sand, merging without obstruction. Neither defiled nor pure, the awakened nature is empty and spiritual.' The Zen Master Yin Ke (seal of approval) said: 'Just so. Cherish and protect this pure essence.' And further instructed with a verse: 'This opportunity aligns with true suchness. Then believe that the path of no-birth is not false. The perfect and harmonious three truths are without hindrance. I entrust you that when the time comes, you will inherit the ancestral lineage.' The Monk Guo Man (Guo Man) Dharma name Tian Zi (Tian Zi), was the son of the Ye family of Min County. He sought instruction from Zen Master Da An. He prostrated himself before the master and asked: 'What is this great cause and condition appearing in the world?' The master said: 'Come forward.' Guo Man took a step forward. The master said: 'Do you understand?' He replied: 'I do not understand, please have mercy and instruct me.' The master said: 'Originally it is neither two nor three, just let you see at this moment. The rituals of all Buddhas, the correct Dharma eye of the ancestral masters. When conditions meet, directly reveal it, realize that the sea of self-nature is vast and boundless. Perfect and harmonious without hindrance, pure without waves.' Guo Man, upon hearing these words, his self-nature became vast and clear, his mind enlightened. He then spoke a verse, saying: 'Alone it reveals, dignified and upright, from ancient times to the present. Without form, in stillness, awakening is complete and bright. Pervading the ten directions, penetrating the three truths. The actual ground of principle, cutting off subtle dust.' The master immediately approved, saying: 'Cherish and protect it well.' And further instructed with a verse: 'The Buddhas and ancestors personally transmitted the mind-seal, lamp after lamp continuing the flame to this day. Entrusting this heroic spirit, you should respect it. When the time comes, awaken future generations.' The Monk Guo Xian (Guo Xian) Dharma name Ben Ying (Ben Ying), was the second son of the Han family of Minzhong Zu Wuhou Qianbing. He sought instruction from Zen Master Zhen Kong. He paid respects to the master, begging for instruction on the essential Dharma. The master gazed directly at him for a long time. He asked: 'Do you understand?' Guo Xian suddenly had an awakening. He then spoke a verse, saying: 'Suchness unmoving, the original nature is empty and spiritual. Responding and merging, pervading the lands and dust. Suddenly realizing no-birth, transcending the Dharma realm. Following the square and round, understanding true brightness.' The master approved, saying: 'Just so. Cherish and protect this pure essence.' And further instructed with a verse: 'A special transmission outside the teachings, the mind-method from ancient times. Ancestor after ancestor, passing on to each other. I now entrust you, you should cherish it. Lamp after lamp continuing the flame, illuminating the ancestral courtyard.' The Monk Guo Run (Guo Run) Dharma name Tian Jin (Tian Jin), was the son of the Jiang family of Min County. He sought instruction from Zen Master Da An. He questioned the master, saying: 'How...'
是正真之道。師豎指示之。問曰會么。答曰不知。師曰。汝實向道。宜於時中。勿住功位。莫逐聲色。本來心性的要明白。念茲在茲。廓然通徹。方知大道無雍無塞。坦蕩從容。優遊彌勒。(潤)忽于言下有省。即說偈曰。古今常現妙虛靈。方便圓融在當人。全體真如生慧日。返本還源徹底清。師曰。如然善任。涵養精純。復囑一偈。真空無去亦無來。捏不成團撥不開。宿緣會遇承斯旨。囑汝時當接后才。
僧果明
法號慧庵。是福清縣薛氏子也。禮師乞示無上菩提。師曰。無上妙道。本非言說。亦無名相。靈明無住。迥脫根塵。清凈無餘。融通自在。汝之本具。非從外得。(果明)忽于有省。即說偈曰。菩提元來本虛靈。時時顯現大光明。真如廓徹於法界。清凈融通耀古今。師即印可。善自扶持。復囑一偈。佛祖法印直指心。悟徹相承至果明。珍重涵養淳真華。時至運悲繼祖庭。
僧圓凈
法號悟空。是長樂縣陳氏子也。受業于悟達禪師。請益於真空禪師。一日來參。即呈偈曰。本元無去亦無來。放光現瑞秘密開。湛然清凈無可比。照徹乾坤絕點埃。師曰。是個什麼照徹。(凈)伸起一手。師曰。如何是清凈處。(凈)斂手當胸。默然良久。師曰。如是如是。涵養真純。復囑一偈。拈花示
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 這是真正的大道。真空禪師豎起手指指示，問道：『會了嗎？』僧人回答：『不知道。』真空禪師說：『你確實是向道之人，應該在日常生活中，不要執著于功德和地位，不要追逐聲音和美色。本來心性的要點在於明白，念念不忘，徹底通達。才能知道大道沒有阻塞，坦蕩從容，優遊自在如彌勒（Maitreya，未來佛）。』潤（Run，人名）忽然在言語下有所領悟，於是說了偈語：『古今常現妙虛靈，方便圓融在當人。全體真如生慧日，返本還源徹底清。』真空禪師說：『這樣很好，好好任持，涵養精純。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『真空無去亦無來，捏不成團撥不開。宿緣會遇承斯旨，囑汝時當接后才。』
僧人果明（Guoming，人名）
法號慧庵（Huian，法號），是福清縣薛氏之子。向真空禪師禮拜，請求開示無上菩提。真空禪師說：『無上妙道，本來就不是言語可以表達的，也沒有名相。靈明無住，完全脫離了六根和塵境，清凈沒有剩餘，融通自在。這是你本來就具備的，不是從外面得到的。』果明（Guoming，人名）忽然有所領悟，於是說了偈語：『菩提元來本虛靈，時時顯現大光明。真如廓徹於法界，清凈融通耀古今。』真空禪師就印可了他，說：『好好扶持自己。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『佛祖法印直指心，悟徹相承至果明。珍重涵養淳真華，時至運悲繼祖庭。』
僧人圓凈（Yuanjing，人名）
法號悟空（Wukong，法號），是長樂縣陳氏之子。在悟達禪師處學習，向真空禪師請教。有一天來參拜，就呈上偈語說：『本元無去亦無來，放光現瑞秘密開。湛然清凈無可比，照徹乾坤絕點埃。』真空禪師說：『是什麼照徹？』圓凈（Yuanjing，人名）伸起一隻手。真空禪師說：『如何是清凈處？』圓凈（Yuanjing，人名）收回手放在胸前，沉默了很久。真空禪師說：『如是如是，涵養真純。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『拈花示』
【English Translation】 English version: This is the true Great Path. The Master raised his finger to indicate it and asked, 'Do you understand?' The monk replied, 'I do not know.' The Master said, 'You are truly on the path. You should be mindful in your daily life, do not dwell on merit and position, and do not chase after sounds and sights. The key to your original nature is to understand, be mindful of it constantly, and thoroughly penetrate it. Only then will you know that the Great Path is without obstruction, open and free, and leisurely like Maitreya (Maitreya, the future Buddha).' Run (Run, a name) suddenly had an insight upon hearing these words, and then spoke a verse: 'The wondrous and ethereal spirit is always present, past and present. The expedient and harmonious are in the person. The entire Suchness gives rise to the sun of wisdom, returning to the origin and source, thoroughly clear.' The Master said, 'Very good, take good care of it and cultivate purity.' He then entrusted him with another verse: 'True emptiness neither goes nor comes, cannot be kneaded into a ball, cannot be pushed away. Past karmic connections meet and receive this intention. I entrust you to take over the talent in due time.'
Monk Guoming (Guoming, a name)
His Dharma name was Huian (Huian, a Dharma name), and he was the son of the Xue family of Fuqing County. He bowed to the Master and requested instruction on unsurpassed Bodhi. The Master said, 'The unsurpassed wonderful path is not something that can be expressed in words, nor does it have any name or form. The spiritual light is without dwelling, completely detached from the six roots and their objects, pure without remainder, and freely flowing. This is what you originally possess, not something obtained from the outside.' Guoming (Guoming, a name) suddenly had an insight, and then spoke a verse: 'Bodhi originally is empty and spiritual, constantly manifesting great light. Suchness pervades the Dharma realm, pure and freely flowing, illuminating the past and present.' The Master then approved of him, saying, 'Take good care of yourself.' He then entrusted him with another verse: 'The Dharma seal of the Buddhas and Patriarchs directly points to the mind, realizing and inheriting to Guoming. Cherish and cultivate the pure and true flower, when the time comes, carry on the ancestral garden with compassion.'
Monk Yuanjing (Yuanjing, a name)
His Dharma name was Wukong (Wukong, a Dharma name), and he was the son of the Chen family of Changle County. He studied with Zen Master Wuda and sought instruction from Zen Master Zhenkong. One day he came to visit and presented a verse, saying: 'The original source neither goes nor comes, emitting light and manifesting auspicious signs, secretly opening. Serene and pure, incomparable, illuminating the universe, without a speck of dust.' The Master said, 'What is it that illuminates?' Yuanjing (Yuanjing, a name) raised one hand. The Master said, 'What is the place of purity?' Yuanjing (Yuanjing, a name) withdrew his hand and placed it in front of his chest, remaining silent for a long time. The Master said, 'Thus, thus, cultivate true purity.' He then entrusted him with another verse: 'Holding up a flower to show'
眾劫外春。悟明心性本來同。祖裔聯芳承斯旨。囑汝時當振古風。
僧正圓
號中天。是泉州府惠安縣陳氏子也。請益於大庵禪師。一日見師拜問。如何是佛。師曰。會么。答曰未達。仰乞垂示。師曰。佛即汝心。不須外尋。心性冥符。無我無人。當機獨露。本自圓成。(圓)忽于言下有省。即說偈曰。曠劫流落到如今。蒙師直指本來因。忽達真常無間斷。隨方就圓在當人。師曰。如是宜向云巒深處。古蹟清虛。涵養真純。復囑一偈。燈燈續焰至正圓。忽悟體用本雙全。付囑賢才宜保守。時當悲覺效祖傳。
僧圓金
號無壞。是福清縣薛氏子也。受業于徹空禪師。請益於真空禪師。乞惠大事因緣。師曰。看看看。會者見不難。非從外邊得。亦非在中間。但自回光照。了妄絕波瀾。本來惟一實。無二亦無三。(金)言下忽省。即說偈曰。真如本無形。清凈絕纖塵。迴向無為藏。放出大光明。師印如然涵養淳淳。復囑一偈。忽悟非染凈。動靜恒相應。遞代繼聯芳。囑汝紹祖印。
居士正瀚
法號凰岐。是閩縣葉氏子也。稟性仁慈。立心正直。邁年八十之餘。精神怡暢。力行通道。誓期安養。勤念彌陀。請益於大庵禪師。忽憶單傳恭來法要。啟師而曰。我今老矣。惟冀直指。師曰。本
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 無盡的劫難之外，春意盎然。領悟到明澈的心性和佛性原本相同。祖先的血脈和後裔的芬芳，傳承著這樣的宗旨。告誡你應當發揚古代的風範。
僧人正圓
法號中天，是泉州府惠安縣陳氏之子。向大庵禪師請教。一日，他拜見禪師並問道：『什麼是佛？』禪師說：『會意了嗎？』他回答說：『尚未領會，懇請您開示。』禪師說：『佛就是你的心，不必向外尋求。心性暗合，無我無人。當下顯露，本來就是圓滿成就的。』正圓忽然在言語之下有所領悟，於是說了偈語：『曠日持久地流落到如今，蒙受老師直接指點本來的因由。忽然通達真常，沒有間斷，隨順方圓自在當人。』禪師說：『這樣就應該前往雲霧繚繞的山巒深處，古蹟清幽的地方，涵養純真的本性。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『燈燈相續，火焰傳遞到正圓，忽然領悟到體和用本來就是雙全的。付囑給賢能的人才，應該保守，時時悲憫覺悟，傚法祖師的傳承。』
僧人圓金
法號無壞，是福清縣薛氏之子。在徹空禪師處接受佛法，向真空禪師請教，懇求恩賜大事因緣。禪師說：『看看看，會意的人見到並不難。不是從外邊得到，也不是在中間。只要自己迴光返照，了斷妄念，止息波瀾。本來就是唯一真實，沒有二也沒有三。』圓金在言語之下忽然領悟，於是說了偈語：『真如的本性本來就沒有形狀，清凈到沒有一絲塵埃。迴向到無為的寶藏，放出廣大的光明。』禪師印可，像這樣涵養純真。又囑咐了一首偈語：『忽然領悟到不是染污也不是清凈，動和靜恒常相應。一代一代地繼承聯芳，告誡你繼承祖師的印記。』
居士正瀚
法號凰岐，是閩縣葉氏之子。秉性仁慈，立心正直。年過八十，精神怡悅舒暢，努力踐行信奉道義，發誓期望得到安養，勤奮唸誦彌陀（阿彌陀佛）。向大庵禪師請教。忽然憶起單傳恭來法要，向禪師稟告說：『我如今老了，只希望您直接指點。』禪師說：『本 English version: Beyond countless kalpas, spring flourishes. Realizing that the clear mind and Buddha-nature are originally the same. The ancestral lineage and the fragrance of descendants inherit this purpose. I exhort you to promote the ancient style.
Monk Zheng Yuan
Given the Dharma name Zhongtian, he was the son of the Chen family of Huian County, Quanzhou Prefecture. He sought instruction from Chan Master Da'an. One day, he bowed to the Chan Master and asked: 'What is Buddha?' The Chan Master said: 'Do you understand?' He replied: 'I have not yet understood, I beg you to enlighten me.' The Chan Master said: 'Buddha is your mind, there is no need to seek outside. Mind and nature secretly correspond, there is no self and no other. It is revealed at the moment, originally perfectly complete.' Zheng Yuan suddenly had an understanding under the words, so he spoke a verse: 'Drifting and falling for countless kalpas until now, receiving the teacher's direct pointing to the original cause. Suddenly understanding true constancy without interruption, following the square and round is up to the person.' The Chan Master said: 'In this way, you should go to the depths of the misty mountains, to the clear and empty places of ancient sites, to cultivate true purity.' He also instructed a verse: 'Lamp after lamp continues the flame to Zheng Yuan, suddenly realizing that the essence and function are originally complete. Entrusting to virtuous talents, it should be preserved, constantly compassionate and enlightened, emulating the ancestral transmission.'
Monk Yuan Jin
Given the Dharma name Wuhuai, he was the son of the Xue family of Fuqing County. He received the Dharma from Chan Master Chekong, and sought instruction from Chan Master Zhenkong, begging for the great cause and condition. The Chan Master said: 'Look, look, look, it is not difficult for those who understand to see. It is not obtained from the outside, nor is it in the middle. Just turn the light back and illuminate, ending delusions and stopping waves. Originally, it is only one reality, there is no two and no three.' Yuan Jin suddenly understood under the words, so he spoke a verse: 'The true nature is originally without form, pure and free from the slightest dust. Turning towards the treasury of non-action, releasing great light.' The Chan Master approved, like this cultivating purity. He also instructed a verse: 'Suddenly realizing that it is neither defilement nor purity, movement and stillness are constantly corresponding. Generation after generation inherits the lineage, I exhort you to inherit the ancestral seal.'
Layman Zheng Han
Given the Dharma name Huangqi, he was the son of the Ye family of Min County. With a benevolent nature and an upright mind. Over eighty years old, his spirit is joyful and comfortable, striving to practice faith and righteousness, vowing to hope for peaceful nourishment, diligently reciting Amitabha (Amitābha Buddha). He sought instruction from Chan Master Da'an. Suddenly recalling the single transmission of the Gonglai Dharma essentials, he reported to the Chan Master, saying: 'I am now old, I only hope that you will directly point it out.' The Chan Master said: 'The original
【English Translation】 Beyond countless kalpas, spring thrives. Realizing that the clear mind and Buddha-nature are originally the same. The ancestral lineage and the fragrance of descendants inherit this purpose. I exhort you to promote the ancient style.
Monk Zheng Yuan
Given the Dharma name Zhongtian (Middle Sky), he was the son of the Chen family of Huian County, Quanzhou Prefecture. He sought instruction from Chan Master Da'an. One day, he bowed to the Chan Master and asked: 'What is Buddha?' The Chan Master said: 'Do you understand?' He replied: 'I have not yet understood, I beg you to enlighten me.' The Chan Master said: 'Buddha is your mind, there is no need to seek outside. Mind and nature secretly correspond, there is no self and no other. It is revealed at the moment, originally perfectly complete.' Zheng Yuan suddenly had an understanding under the words, so he spoke a verse: 'Drifting and falling for countless kalpas until now, receiving the teacher's direct pointing to the original cause. Suddenly understanding true constancy without interruption, following the square and round is up to the person.' The Chan Master said: 'In this way, you should go to the depths of the misty mountains, to the clear and empty places of ancient sites, to cultivate true purity.' He also instructed a verse: 'Lamp after lamp continues the flame to Zheng Yuan, suddenly realizing that the essence and function are originally complete. Entrusting to virtuous talents, it should be preserved, constantly compassionate and enlightened, emulating the ancestral transmission.'
Monk Yuan Jin
Given the Dharma name Wuhuai (Non-Destruction), he was the son of the Xue family of Fuqing County. He received the Dharma from Chan Master Chekong, and sought instruction from Chan Master Zhenkong, begging for the great cause and condition. The Chan Master said: 'Look, look, look, it is not difficult for those who understand to see. It is not obtained from the outside, nor is it in the middle. Just turn the light back and illuminate, ending delusions and stopping waves. Originally, it is only one reality, there is no two and no three.' Yuan Jin suddenly understood under the words, so he spoke a verse: 'The true nature is originally without form, pure and free from the slightest dust. Turning towards the treasury of non-action, releasing great light.' The Chan Master approved, like this cultivating purity. He also instructed a verse: 'Suddenly realizing that it is neither defilement nor purity, movement and stillness are constantly corresponding. Generation after generation inherits the lineage, I exhort you to inherit the ancestral seal.'
Layman Zheng Han
Given the Dharma name Huangqi (Phoenix Branch), he was the son of the Ye family of Min County. With a benevolent nature and an upright mind. Over eighty years old, his spirit is joyful and comfortable, striving to practice faith and righteousness, vowing to hope for peaceful nourishment, diligently reciting Amitabha (Amitābha Buddha). He sought instruction from Chan Master Da'an. Suddenly recalling the single transmission of the Gonglai Dharma essentials, he reported to the Chan Master, saying: 'I am now old, I only hope that you will directly point it out.' The Chan Master said: 'The original
來無生。豈有老病。覺性堅剛。知音可證。單傳妙旨。圓機普應。全彰體用。融通慧定。直趣菩提。指歸中正。(瀚)踴躍拜曰。承斯玄旨。深契愚衷。本無老少。道豈西東。師曰。既無老少西東。是個什麼道理。(瀚)合掌唸佛。師曰。宜自珍重。復囑一偈。克念彌陀正修持。忽悟最上妙玄機。宿緣慶會聯芳繼。囑汝時當覺后奇。
行者果提
法號大用。是閩南高湖林氏子也。一日師見。問曰。汝於時中作么生理。答曰。常唸佛。師曰。佛在什麼處。(提)合掌當胸。默然而立。師曰。是何光瑞。(提)進前作禮。即說偈曰。無形無跡妙無邊。包遍三千及大千。當機應現真端的。般若常存不夜天。師印如是。善任真純。復囑一偈。鷲嶺拈來一枝春。吾今授汝亦皆同。惟囑賢才宜尊重。時至聯芳報祖風。
僧如果
法號三祗。是江西人氏也。懷香往參。志求真印。師即叩齒三下。問曰會么。答曰不識。乞垂示誨。師曰。真者法身清凈等若虛空。印者智行圓妙融通無滯。時中受用。不涉僧祇。汝自本有。莫妄生疑。(果)忽然有省。即曰。元來具足。再不外馳。當處頓呈。真不思議。師見印可。如是如是。復囑一偈。少室巖前安心旨。續焰聯芳至三祇。吾今囑汝宜珍重。時當耀祖覺后奇。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 來處本無生滅，哪裡會有衰老和疾病？覺悟的本性堅固剛強，有緣的知音可以印證。這是單傳的微妙宗旨，圓滿的機用普遍應現。完全彰顯本體和作用，融合貫通智慧和禪定。直接趨向菩提（覺悟），指引歸向中正之道。(瀚) 踴躍拜謝說：『承蒙您傳授這玄妙的宗旨，深深契合我愚鈍的心意。本來就沒有年老和年少，真理哪裡分西方和東方？』 師父說：『既然沒有年老年少和西方東方，這是個什麼道理？』 (瀚) 合掌唸佛。師父說：『應該自己珍重。』 又囑咐一首偈語：『一心一意念誦彌陀（阿彌陀佛），認真修行，忽然領悟最上乘的微妙玄機。宿世的因緣慶幸相會，接續佛法的芬芳。囑咐你當時機到來，覺悟后顯現奇異。』 行者果提（修行者，名果提） 法號大用，是福建閩南高湖林氏的子弟。一天，師父見到他，問道：『你平時都在做什麼？』 回答說：『常常唸佛。』 師父說：『佛在哪裡？』 (提) 合掌放在胸前，默默地站立。師父說：『這是什麼光明的祥瑞？』 (提) 走上前作禮，隨即說偈語：『無形無跡，微妙無邊，包容遍佈三千大千世界。當機應現，真實不虛，般若（智慧）常存，如同沒有夜晚的天空。』 師父印證說：『是這樣的。』 讚許他善於保持真誠純樸的本性。又囑咐一首偈語：『靈鷲山（佛陀說法之地）拈來一枝春，我今天傳授給你也是一樣。只是囑咐賢才應該尊重，時機到來接續佛法的芬芳，光耀祖師的風範。』 僧如果（僧人，名如果） 法號三祗，是江西人。懷著虔誠的心前來參拜，立志尋求真正的印證。師父隨即叩齒三下，問道：『會意了嗎？』 回答說：『不明白，請您開示教誨。』 師父說：『真，指的是法身清凈，等同虛空。印，指的是智慧和行為圓滿微妙，融通無礙。時時受用，不經歷漫長的僧祇（極長的時間單位）。你本來就具備，不要妄自生疑。』 (果) 忽然有所領悟，隨即說：『原來是具足的，再也不向外馳求。當下頓然呈現，真是不可思議。』 師父見後印可說：『是這樣的，是這樣的。』 又囑咐一首偈語：『少室山（達摩祖師面壁之處）巖前安心的宗旨，接續佛法的火焰直到三祇（極長的時間單位）。我今天囑咐你，應該珍重，當時機到來，光耀祖師，覺悟后顯現奇異。』
【English Translation】 English version Coming from no-birth, how can there be old age and sickness? The awakened nature is firm and strong; a knowing confidant can attest to it. This is the single transmission of subtle meaning, the perfect function universally responding. It fully manifests the essence and function, harmonizing wisdom and samadhi. Directly approach Bodhi (enlightenment), pointing the way to the center and correctness. (Han) leaped up and bowed, saying, 'Receiving this profound meaning, it deeply resonates with my foolish heart. Originally, there is no old or young; the Way knows no West or East.' The master said, 'Since there is no old or young, West or East, what is the principle?' (Han) joined his palms and recited the Buddha's name. The master said, 'Cherish yourself.' He further instructed with a verse: 'Earnestly contemplate Amitabha (Buddha of Infinite Light), diligently cultivate, and suddenly awaken to the supreme subtle mystery. Fortunate karmic connections meet and continue the fragrance of Dharma. I entrust you that when the time comes, after awakening, manifest the extraordinary.' Practitioner Guo Ti (Practitioner, named Guo Ti) Dharma name Dayong, he was a son of the Lin family from Gaohu in Southern Fujian. One day, the master saw him and asked, 'What business do you engage in during your daily life?' He replied, 'I constantly recite the Buddha's name.' The master said, 'Where is the Buddha?' (Ti) joined his palms to his chest, standing silently. The master said, 'What is this auspicious light?' (Ti) stepped forward and bowed, then spoke a verse: 'Formless and traceless, wonderfully boundless, encompassing the three thousand great thousand worlds. Responding to the occasion, truly authentic, Prajna (wisdom) constantly exists, like a sky without night.' The master affirmed, 'It is so.' Praising him for being good at maintaining his true and pure nature. He further instructed with a verse: 'From Vulture Peak (where Buddha preached), a branch of spring is picked. I now impart it to you, just the same. Only I entrust you, virtuous one, to respect it. When the time comes, continue the fragrance of Dharma, repaying the ancestral wind.' Monk Ruguo (Monk, named Ruguo) Dharma name Sanzhi, he was a native of Jiangxi. With incense in hand, he came to pay homage, determined to seek true confirmation. The master immediately knocked his teeth three times and asked, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'I do not understand, please instruct me.' The master said, 'Truth refers to the Dharmakaya (Dharma body) being pure, equal to emptiness. Confirmation refers to wisdom and conduct being perfect and subtle, harmoniously unobstructed. Benefit from it at all times, without going through countless kalpas (extremely long periods of time). You inherently possess it; do not give rise to doubt.' (Guo) suddenly had an awakening and immediately said, 'Originally complete, no longer seeking externally. Immediately presented, truly inconceivable.' The master, seeing this, affirmed, 'It is so, it is so.' He further instructed with a verse: 'The principle of settling the mind before the rock of Shaoshi Mountain (where Bodhidharma faced the wall), continuing the flame of Dharma until three kalpas (extremely long periods of time). I now entrust you, you should cherish it. When the time comes, glorify the ancestors, and after awakening, manifest the extraordinary.'
僧正瀛
法號性海。是閩南董氏子也。請益於大庵禪師。受業于真空禪師。一日求祖正法眼藏。祖云。待西山月上向汝道。回舉于師。師曰。祖傳心印。非慧莫續。疑議一年。一日疑團頓破。即自慶曰。非他之事。即呈偈曰。本來無上下。圓光應虛空。融通周法界。寂照合正宗。祖徴詰印可。宜自保重。復囑一偈。佛祖心印至於今。妙圓凈耀繼上乘。囑付賢才宜尊重。因緣時至接後人。
僧圓滔
法號大潮。乃閩邑林氏子也。請益於圓海禪師。受業于真空禪師。一日求示一隻眼之法。祖曰。待南江水乾向汝道。回舉于師。師默然示之。良久曰。會么。答曰。未曉斯意。師曰。妄心歇處即菩提。疑議一年。忽朝疑團頓破。即曰。一口吞盡也不難。即呈偈曰。寂寂寥寥本如然。隨機應感露全彰。宇宙寬弘包不住。返照回光入覺庭。祖徴詰之。即印於心。宜自涵養。復囑一偈。曹溪祖印印心源。頓入法海息妄奔。從茲直指宜珍重。時至須當效祖傳。
僧真智
號法無壞。是福清縣陳氏子也。受業于圓慶禪師。請益於東暉禪師。往參師前。乞示大道真要。師豎起拂子。良久問曰。會么。答曰不會。師曰。離文字語言。非我人能所。無大無小。不樂不苦。頭頭顯現。物物全露。咦。緣何不達
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 僧正瀛
法號性海（指僧人的法號）。是閩南董氏的兒子。向大庵禪師請教，在真空禪師處接受教導。一日，請求（傳授）祖師的正法眼藏（指禪宗的精髓）。祖師說：『待西山月亮升起時再告訴你。』（僧正瀛）回來后將此事告訴了他的老師。老師說：『祖師傳授的心印（指以心傳心的頓悟），沒有智慧是無法繼承的。』（僧正瀛）疑惑了一年。一日，心中的疑團突然打破，於是自己慶賀說：『原來不是其他的事情。』隨即呈上偈語說：『本來沒有上下之分，圓滿的光輝照應著虛空。融會貫通周遍法界，寂靜照耀契合正宗。』祖師詳細考察后認可了他，說：『要好好保重自己。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『佛祖的心印流傳至今，微妙圓滿的清凈光輝繼承了上乘的教法。囑咐賢才要尊重（此心印），因緣時機到來時接引後人。』
僧圓滔
法號大潮（指僧人的法號）。是閩邑林氏的兒子。向圓海禪師請教，在真空禪師處接受教導。一日，請求開示『一隻眼』的法（指獨特的見解或智慧）。祖師說：『待南江水乾涸時再告訴你。』（僧圓滔）回來后將此事告訴了他的老師。老師沉默不語地向他示意。過了很久，老師問：『明白了嗎？』回答說：『不明白這個意思。』老師說：『妄心止息之處就是菩提（指覺悟）。』（僧圓滔）疑惑了一年。忽然有一天早晨，心中的疑團突然打破，於是說：『一口吞盡也不難。』隨即呈上偈語說：『寂靜寥廓本來就是如此，隨機應感顯露出全部真相。宇宙寬廣弘大包容不住，返照回光進入覺悟的庭院。』祖師詳細考察了他，就在心中印可了他，說：『要好好涵養自己。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『曹溪（指六祖慧能）的祖印印在心源，頓然進入法海止息妄念奔流。從此以後直接指引（心性）要珍重，時機到來時應當傚法祖師的傳承。』
僧真智
號法無壞（指僧人的別號）。是福清縣陳氏的兒子。在圓慶禪師處接受教導，向東暉禪師請教。前往參拜老師之前，請求開示大道的真正要義。老師豎起拂塵，過了很久問道：『明白了嗎？』回答說：『不明白。』老師說：『離開文字語言，不是你我能夠達到的。沒有大沒有小，不樂不苦。處處顯現，物物完全顯露。咦，為什麼不明白？』
【English Translation】 English version Monk Zheng Ying
His Dharma name was Xing Hai (Dharma name of the monk). He was the son of the Dong family of Minnan. He sought instruction from Chan Master Da'an and received teachings from Chan Master Zhen Kong. One day, he requested the true Dharma Eye Treasury of the Patriarchs (referring to the essence of Zen Buddhism). The Patriarch said, 'I will tell you when the moon rises over West Mountain.' He returned and reported this to his teacher. The teacher said, 'The mind-seal transmitted by the Patriarchs (referring to the sudden enlightenment transmitted mind-to-mind) cannot be continued without wisdom.' He was doubtful for a year. One day, the knot of doubt suddenly broke, and he congratulated himself, saying, 'It was nothing else.' Then he presented a verse, saying, 'Originally there is no up or down, the perfect light responds to the empty space. Interpenetrating and pervading the Dharma realm, silent illumination unites with the true lineage.' The Patriarch examined him in detail and approved him, saying, 'Take good care of yourself.' He further instructed him with a verse: 'The mind-seal of the Buddhas and Patriarchs continues to this day, the subtle, perfect, and pure radiance continues the supreme vehicle. Entrust it to worthy talents and respect it, when the time of causes and conditions arrives, receive future generations.'
Monk Yuan Tao
His Dharma name was Da Chao (Dharma name of the monk). He was the son of the Lin family of Minyi. He sought instruction from Chan Master Yuan Hai and received teachings from Chan Master Zhen Kong. One day, he requested instruction on the Dharma of the 'one eye' (referring to a unique insight or wisdom). The Patriarch said, 'I will tell you when the water of the South River dries up.' He returned and reported this to his teacher. The teacher silently indicated it to him. After a long time, the teacher asked, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'I do not understand this meaning.' The teacher said, 'Where the deluded mind ceases, that is Bodhi (referring to enlightenment).' He was doubtful for a year. Suddenly one morning, the knot of doubt suddenly broke, and he said, 'It is not difficult to swallow it in one gulp.' Then he presented a verse, saying, 'Silent and still, it is originally thus, responding to conditions and revealing the whole manifestation. The universe is vast and cannot contain it, reflecting the light back into the court of awakening.' The Patriarch examined him in detail and sealed it in his heart, saying, 'Nurture yourself well.' He further instructed him with a verse: 'The ancestral seal of Cao Xi (referring to the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng) is imprinted on the source of the mind, suddenly entering the ocean of Dharma and ceasing the wild running of deluded thoughts. From now on, directly pointing (to the mind-nature) should be cherished, when the time arrives, one should emulate the transmission of the Patriarchs.'
Monk Zhen Zhi
His title was Fa Wu Huai (another name of the monk). He was the son of the Chen family of Fuqing County. He received teachings from Chan Master Yuan Qing and sought instruction from Chan Master Dong Hui. Before going to visit the teacher, he requested instruction on the true essence of the Great Path. The teacher raised his whisk and, after a long time, asked, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'I do not understand.' The teacher said, 'Apart from written words and language, it is not something that you or I can attain. There is no big or small, no pleasure or pain. Everything appears, everything is completely revealed. Alas, why do you not understand?'
。宜速省悟。(真智)言下忽省。即說偈曰。體本無掛礙。普現周沙界。古今常如然。無損亦無壞。師即徴詰。體用動靜。真妙符契。師即印可。宜自涵養。復囑一偈。碓嘴花開至今鮮。紹繼聯芳宿有緣。囑付賢才宜架守。六度三身一性圓。
茲者果濂
法號映橋。是閩縣傀氏子也。齋戒有年。專精法華經。一日。求師指示一大因緣出現於世。師即直視。良久曰。會么。答曰不達。師曰。二三則非真。惟此一事實。(果濂)言下有省。即呈偈曰。無去無來古至今。本來清凈合天真。妙應圓通由自在。堂堂獨露現光明。師徴詰之。印可。囑偈一首。鷲嶺傳來一枝春。宿緣有分今相逢。慶幸聯芳宜珍重。時至須當播祖風。
茲者正泌
號凰崗。是閩縣葉氏子也。齋戒有年。行德精純。請益於大庵禪師。一日乞示法要。師撫案一聲。即曰會么。答曰。未諳大意。師曰。圓通無滯礙。薦取未聞前。(正泌)忽然有省。即自而曰。這個奇時。非從外得。師印如然。宜深涵養。復囑一偈。本來元具足。忽悟非他物。善保至真純。祖焰聯芳續。
茲者果志
法號銘齋。是閩縣阮氏子也。孝義仁慧。志誠剛毅。齋戒十有餘年。精通大乘。一日師見。問曰。宿緣幸會。敢問銘齋何處人。(果志)答
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：應該儘快醒悟。（真智）聽了這話立刻醒悟，隨即說了偈語：『本體本來沒有牽掛，普遍顯現在無盡的世界。從古到今一直如此，沒有減少也沒有損壞。』 師父隨即考察他的體、用、動、靜，發現他的理解與真理巧妙地契合。師父便認可了他，囑咐他要好好涵養。又囑咐了一首偈語：『碓嘴的花開到現在還鮮艷，紹繼聯芳宿世有緣。囑咐賢才應該守護，六度三身一性圓。』
茲者果濂（？-？)
法號映橋，是閩縣傀氏的子弟。齋戒多年，專心研究《法華經》。一天，請求師父指示『一大因緣』（指佛法）出現在世上的意義。師父直接看著他，良久說：『會了嗎？』回答說不明白。師父說：『二三就不是真，只有這一件事實。』（果濂）聽了這話有所領悟，隨即呈上偈語：『無去無來古至今，本來清凈合天真。妙應圓通由自在，堂堂獨露現光明。』 師父考察了他，認可了他的領悟，囑咐了一首偈語：『鷲嶺傳來一枝春，宿緣有分今相逢。慶幸聯芳宜珍重，時至須當播祖風。』
茲者正泌（？-？)
號凰崗，是閩縣葉氏的子弟。齋戒多年，品德精純。向大庵禪師請教。一天，請求開示佛法要義。師父拍了一下桌子，隨即問：『會了嗎？』回答說：『未諳大意。』 師父說：『圓通無滯礙，薦取未聞前。』（正泌）忽然有所領悟，隨即自語道：『這個奇特的時候，不是從外面得來的。』 師父印可了他的領悟，說確實如此，應該深入涵養。又囑咐了一首偈語：『本來元具足，忽悟非他物。善保至真純，祖焰聯芳續。』
茲者果志（？-？)
法號銘齋，是閩縣阮氏的子弟。孝順、講義氣、仁慈、聰慧，志向真誠、剛強、堅毅。齋戒十多年，精通大乘佛法。一天，師父見到他，問道：『宿世的緣分讓我們相會，敢問銘齋是哪裡人？』（果志）回答
【English Translation】 English version: Should quickly awaken. (Zhenzhi) suddenly awakened upon hearing these words and immediately spoke a verse: 'The essence has no attachments, universally appearing throughout the countless realms. It has always been like this from ancient times to the present, without diminishing or being damaged.' The master then examined his understanding of essence, function, movement, and stillness, finding that his comprehension subtly matched the truth. The master then approved of him, instructing him to cultivate himself well. He further instructed him with a verse: 'The flower at the mortar's mouth blooms fresh to this day, inheriting the fragrance is a predestined connection. Entrusting the worthy to guard and uphold, the six perfections, three bodies, and one nature are complete.'
This one is Guolian
His Dharma name was Yingqiao, and he was a son of the Kui family of Min County. He had observed abstinence for many years, focusing on the Lotus Sutra. One day, he asked the master to indicate the significance of a 'great cause and condition' (referring to the Buddha Dharma) appearing in the world. The master looked directly at him and said after a long while, 'Do you understand?' He replied that he did not. The master said, 'Two or three are not true; only this one fact is.' (Guolian) had some understanding upon hearing these words and immediately presented a verse: 'No going, no coming, from ancient times to the present, originally pure, in accordance with natural truth. Wonderful response and perfect penetration are free and unhindered, dignified and uniquely revealed, manifesting light.' The master examined him and approved of his understanding, instructing him with a verse: 'A branch of spring comes from Vulture Peak (Grdhrakuta Mountain), a predestined connection brings us together today. Rejoice in inheriting the fragrance and cherish it, when the time comes, you must spread the ancestral wind.'
This one is Zhengmi
His title was Huanggang, and he was a son of the Ye family of Min County. He had observed abstinence for many years, and his virtue was pure. He sought instruction from Zen Master Da'an. One day, he asked for instruction on the essentials of the Dharma. The master struck the table once and immediately asked, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'I do not understand the general meaning.' The master said, 'Perfect penetration is without obstruction; recommend taking what has not been heard before.' (Zhengmi) suddenly had some understanding and immediately said to himself, 'This wonderful moment is not obtained from outside.' The master approved of his understanding, saying that it was indeed so and that he should cultivate deeply. He further instructed him with a verse: 'Originally completely endowed, suddenly realizing it is not something else. Carefully preserve the utmost truth and purity, the ancestral flame continues to inherit the fragrance.'
This one is Guozhi
His Dharma name was Mingzhai, and he was a son of the Ruan family of Min County. He was filial, righteous, benevolent, and wise, with a sincere, strong, and resolute will. He had observed abstinence for more than ten years and was proficient in Mahayana Buddhism. One day, the master saw him and asked, 'A predestined connection has allowed us to meet. May I ask, where is Mingzhai from?' (Guozhi) replied
曰。當體舒張。顯現彌陀皆實相。師又問曰。道學齋修是何因。答曰。悟來全不由他人。師曰。時常門外施能所。答曰。頓入三摩極樂親。又呈偈曰。幻改真難改。舟移岸不移。如如無極妙。頓徹大虛儀。師徴詰印可。宜精純粹。復囑一偈。磨磚作鏡啟真明。續焰聯輝至如今。付囑東君宜尊重。時當覺后耀祖庭。
僧正亨
號和剛。是江西廣州府貴溪縣胡氏之子也。請益於寶峰禪師。受業真空禪師。因師開示大眾。法華經云。諸佛為一大事。出現於世。(亨)迷不悟。又聞大潮。求一隻眼之法。祖云。南江水乾向汝道。(亨)疑議轉添。𥨊食不安。忽然頓悟。自曰。識河枯竭。正亨湛寂。四流旋返。百川浪息。直上祖室。而呈偈曰。清凈體如如。隨機任卷舒。本來無一物。瞬目露全軀。祖徴詰印可。宜深淘汰。復囑一偈。單傳直指心印心。從茲涵養至精純。定惠惟均勿偏執。時至須當播祖風。
茲者圓澄
法號映空。是閩縣鳳山鄭氏子也。齋戒有年。孝行仁慈。精研大乘。志求大道。請益於真空禪師。求示一大因緣。師直指示之。問曰。是一是大。(澄)忽省。即曰。本來元具。非欠非余。頓入三摩。光充太虛。師印如是。宜善扶持。復囑一偈。正宗印心元。直指教外傳。幸遇聯芳繼。保守
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 問：當體舒張，顯現彌陀（Amitābha，阿彌陀佛）皆實相，是何意？答：悟來全不由他人。師又問：道學齋修是何因？答：悟來全不由他人。師說：時常門外施能所。答：頓入三摩（Samadhi，三摩地，指心神安定、專注的狀態）極樂親。又呈偈曰：幻改真難改，舟移岸不移。如如無極妙，頓徹大虛儀。師徴詰印可，宜精純粹。復囑一偈：磨磚作鏡啟真明，續焰聯輝至如今。付囑東君宜尊重，時當覺后耀祖庭。 僧正亨（Sēng Zhèng Hēng） 號和剛。是江西廣州府貴溪縣胡氏之子也。請益於寶峰禪師，受業真空禪師。因師開示大眾，《法華經》云：諸佛為一大事，出現於世。（亨）迷不悟。又聞大潮，求一隻眼之法。祖云：南江水乾向汝道。（亨）疑議轉添，𥨊食不安。忽然頓悟，自曰：識河枯竭，正亨湛寂。四流旋返，百川浪息。直上祖室，而呈偈曰：清凈體如如，隨機任卷舒。本來無一物，瞬目露全軀。祖徴詰印可，宜深淘汰。復囑一偈：單傳直指心印心，從茲涵養至精純。定惠惟均勿偏執，時至須當播祖風。 茲者圓澄（Yuán Chéng） 法號映空。是閩縣鳳山鄭氏子也。齋戒有年，孝行仁慈。精研大乘，志求大道。請益於真空禪師，求示一大因緣。師直指示之，問曰：是一是大？（澄）忽省，即曰：本來元具，非欠非余。頓入三摩，光充太虛。師印如是，宜善扶持。復囑一偈：正宗印心元，直指教外傳。幸遇聯芳繼，保守
【English Translation】 English version: Said: When the body is relaxed and expanded, it reveals that Amitābha (Amitābha, meaning Infinite Light) and all phenomena are the true reality. The master further asked: What is the cause of studying the Way through fasting and cultivation? Answered: Enlightenment comes entirely from oneself. The master said: Often applying abilities and efforts outside the gate. Answered: Suddenly entering Samadhi (Samadhi, a state of mental quiescence or concentration), one becomes intimate with the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Presented a verse: Illusion is hard to change into truth, the boat moves but the shore does not. The Suchness (Tathata) is infinitely wonderful, suddenly penetrating the vast emptiness. The master examined and approved, advising refinement and purity. Further instructed with a verse: Grinding a brick to make a mirror awakens true understanding, continuing the flame and linking the radiance to this day. Entrusting to the Lord of the East, respect is due, when the time comes, illuminate the ancestral hall after awakening. Monk Zheng Heng (Sēng Zhèng Hēng) Also known as Hégāng. He was the son of the Hu family of Guixi County, Guangzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province. He sought instruction from Chan Master Baofeng and studied under Chan Master Zhenkong. Because the master instructed the assembly, the Lotus Sutra says: 'The Buddhas appear in the world for one great purpose.' (Heng) was confused and did not understand. He also heard of the great tide and sought the method of 'one eye'. The Patriarch said: 'When the South River dries up, I will tell you.' (Heng)'s doubts increased, and he was uneasy while eating. Suddenly, he had a sudden enlightenment and said to himself: 'The river of consciousness is exhausted, Zheng Heng is serene and still. The four currents return, and the hundred rivers cease their waves.' He went straight to the Patriarch's room and presented a verse: 'The pure body is Suchness, freely rolling and unrolling according to circumstances. Originally there is nothing, the entire body is revealed in a blink of an eye.' The Patriarch examined and approved, advising deep refinement. Further instructed with a verse: 'The single transmission directly points to the mind-to-mind seal, from now on, cultivate to the utmost purity. Balance meditation and wisdom, do not be biased, when the time comes, spread the ancestral wind.' Now, Yuan Cheng (Yuán Chéng) His Dharma name was Yingkong. He was the son of the Zheng family of Fengshan, Min County. He had fasted and observed precepts for many years, and was filial and benevolent. He diligently studied the Mahayana and aspired to the Great Way. He sought instruction from Chan Master Zhenkong, seeking guidance on the great cause and condition. The master directly pointed it out to him and asked: 'Is it one or is it great?' (Cheng) suddenly understood and said: 'Originally fully possessed, neither lacking nor excessive.' He suddenly entered Samadhi, and the light filled the vast emptiness. The master approved, saying: 'It is so, cultivate it well.' Further instructed with a verse: 'The true lineage seals the mind's origin, directly pointing beyond the teachings. Fortunately encountering the succession of fragrant blossoms, preserve'
至真純。
僧圓應
法號通泉。是侯官縣劉氏子也。受業于真空禪師。依戒定慧修。豁悲智行愿。一日思惟法要。求師開示。師俯首曰。見么。答曰見。師曰。見性分明。非色非聲。不從外得。悟者可證。(應)忽省。即曰。道本無形。亙古亙今。睹面無隱。幸遇知音。師印可。宜深涵養。真純至凈。復囑一偈。一喝如雷震。聯芳至圓應。英靈宜尊重。時當耀祖庭。
僧圓現
法號慧泉。是侯官縣卓氏子也。受業于真空禪師。一日入室。乞求法要。祖喝一聲曰。是何法要。未達再求至道。祖揚眉示之。曰會么。答曰不解。祖曰。非外而得。自己本具。(現)忽省。即說偈曰。寂寂本如如。妙用豈能拘。恰恰真慈滿。玄玄榮有餘。祖徴詰印可。宜深養真純。復囑一偈。西來大意心印心。燈燈續焰至如今。從茲指徹全彰事。時至須當紹祖庭。
茲者果惠
號大千。是懷安縣陳氏子也。齋戒唸佛。研究真理。忽有省處。即呈偈曰。一法通來萬法通。承茲示誨不二門。當機應現無偏向。返照回光合本源。師徴詰印可。宜自涵養。復囑一偈。無盡燈傳遍大千。寂照常明不夜天。吾今囑汝惟心證。時至須當接后賢。
僧正志
法號曉天。是泉州府晉江縣施氏子也。受業于天鑒禪
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 至真純。
僧 圓應（僧人，法號圓應）
法號通泉（法號）。是侯官縣劉氏之子。師從真空禪師。依照戒、定、慧修行，通達悲、智、行、愿。一日，思索佛法要義，請求師父開示。禪師低下頭說：『見到了嗎？』（圓應）回答說：『見到了。』禪師說：『見性分明，非色非聲，不從外得，覺悟者可以證得。』圓應忽然醒悟，隨即說：『道本無形，亙古亙今，面目無隱，幸遇知音。』禪師認可了他的領悟，說：『宜深加涵養，保持真純至凈。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『一喝如雷震，聯芳至圓應，英靈宜尊重，時當耀祖庭。』
僧 圓現（僧人，法號圓現）
法號慧泉（法號）。是侯官縣卓氏之子。師從真空禪師。一日進入禪房，乞求佛法要義。禪師大喝一聲說：『是什麼佛法要義？』（圓現）未能領悟，再次請求至道。禪師揚起眉毛示意，問：『會了嗎？』（圓現）回答說：『不解。』禪師說：『非從外而得，自己本就具備。』圓現忽然醒悟，隨即說偈語：『寂寂本如如，妙用豈能拘。恰恰真慈滿，玄玄榮有餘。』禪師考察后認可了他的領悟，說：『宜深加涵養真純。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『西來大意心印心，燈燈續焰至如今。從茲指徹全彰事，時至須當紹祖庭。』
茲者 果惠（僧人，法號果惠）
號大千（別號）。是懷安縣陳氏之子。齋戒唸佛，研究真理。忽然有所領悟，隨即呈上偈語：『一法通來萬法通，承茲示誨不二門。當機應現無偏向，返照回光合本源。』禪師考察后認可了他的領悟，說：『宜自我涵養。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『無盡燈傳遍大千，寂照常明不夜天。吾今囑汝惟心證，時至須當接后賢。』
僧 正志（僧人，法號正志）
法號曉天（法號）。是泉州府晉江縣施氏之子。師從天鑒禪師。
【English Translation】 English version To the Utmost Truth and Purity.
Monk Yuanying (Monk, Dharma name Yuanying)
Dharma name Tongquan (Dharma name). He was the son of the Liu family of Houguan County. He studied under Chan Master Zhenkong. He cultivated according to precepts, samadhi, and wisdom, and was versed in compassion, wisdom, practice, and vows. One day, contemplating the essentials of the Dharma, he asked his teacher for guidance. The teacher lowered his head and said, 'Do you see it?' (Yuanying) replied, 'I see it.' The teacher said, 'Seeing the nature clearly, it is neither form nor sound, not obtained from the outside. Those who are enlightened can attain it.' Yuanying suddenly awakened and immediately said, 'The Dao is inherently formless, spanning the past and present. The face is without concealment, fortunately meeting a kindred spirit.' The teacher approved of his understanding, saying, 'You should deeply cultivate and maintain true purity.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'One shout is like thunder, the linked fragrance reaches Yuanying. The heroic spirit should be respected, the time will come to illuminate the ancestral court.'
Monk Yuanxian (Monk, Dharma name Yuanxian)
Dharma name Huiquan (Dharma name). He was the son of the Zhuo family of Houguan County. He studied under Chan Master Zhenkong. One day, he entered the room and begged for the essentials of the Dharma. The master shouted, 'What Dharma essentials are these?' (Yuanxian) failed to understand and again sought the ultimate Dao. The master raised his eyebrows to indicate, asking, 'Do you understand?' (Yuanxian) replied, 'I do not understand.' The master said, 'It is not obtained from the outside; you inherently possess it.' Yuanxian suddenly awakened and immediately spoke a verse: 'Silent and still, inherently Thus. How can wondrous functions be restrained? Precisely true compassion is full, mysteriously glorying in abundance.' The master examined and approved of his understanding, saying, 'You should deeply cultivate true purity.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'The great meaning of the West comes, mind seals mind, lamp after lamp continues the flame to this day. From now on, point directly to fully manifest the matter, when the time comes, you must inherit the ancestral court.'
This one, Guohui (Monk, Dharma name Guohui)
Style name Daqian (Style name). He was the son of the Chen family of Huaian County. He observed precepts, recited the Buddha's name, and studied the truth. Suddenly, he had an understanding and immediately presented a verse: 'One Dharma understood, all Dharmas are understood. Receiving this instruction, the non-dual gate. Responding to the occasion without bias, reflecting back to return to the original source.' The teacher examined and approved of his understanding, saying, 'You should cultivate yourself.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'The endless lamp is transmitted throughout the universe, silent illumination constantly bright, a nightless sky. I now entrust you to realize it with your mind, when the time comes, you must receive later sages.'
Monk Zhengzhi (Monk, Dharma name Zhengzhi)
Dharma name Xiaotian (Dharma name). He was the son of the Shi family of Jinjiang County, Quanzhou Prefecture. He studied under Chan Master Tianjian.
師。一日祖見。問曰。正志何所為。答曰。時中不相違。祖曰。任么請相見。答曰。當處現巍巍。即說偈曰。湛寂虛靈古至今。堂堂顯現太分明。清凈圓滿超空相。大地山河即佛心。祖徴詰印可。宜深淘汰。復囑一偈。黃梅衣法嫡南傳。祖印相承不二門。囑付英才宜尊守。時至耀祖繼聯芳。
茲者正涺
號瑅泉。是閩縣林氏子也。請益於大庵禪師。受持齋戒。精進于道。一日入室。乞求大道。師默然良久。曰會么。答曰未惺。師曰。大者彌綸宇宙。道者通遍法界。汝之本有。非二非別。若達斯旨。不從外得。(涺)忽于言下有省。即說偈曰。當機獨露不覆藏。大道無偏體用全。光明廓徹周沙界。本來清凈永常存。師即徴詰印可。宜深涵養。淘汰真純。囑偈一首。少林一花五葉聯。優曇茂盛遍大千。吾今示汝宜尊重。時至須當接后賢。
僧明桂
號弘惠。是閩南鳳山鄭氏子也。受業于大潮禪師。請益於大智禪師。一日入叩真空禪翁丈室。乞求法要。祖指蓮花示之。花開見佛與汝道。(桂)未達斯旨。舉上智師。師唸佛一聲。亦未通曉。愿師開示。師曰。觸物頓現真般若。亦未悟入。疑議一年之餘。忽然有省。即呈偈曰。本是清凈物。豈拘淤泥出。在水不涉水。花開即見佛。祖曰。如何是清凈的
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 師父。有一天六祖慧能（六祖，禪宗第六代祖師）見到正志，問道：『你平日裡都在做什麼？』正志回答：『時時都在覺察，不與道相違背。』六祖說：『憑什麼請你相見？』正志回答：『當下之處就顯現出巍巍之相。』隨即說偈語：『湛寂虛靈，亙古至今，堂堂顯現，如此分明。清凈圓滿，超越空相，大地山河，即是佛心。』六祖考察詰問後印可了他的見解，告誡他要深入地淘汰雜質。又囑咐了一首偈語：『黃梅（黃梅，指五祖弘忍）衣缽正統向南方傳，祖師心印相承，沒有第二個門。囑咐有才能的人應當尊重守護，時機到來，光耀祖師，繼續聯芳。』
這位正涺
法號瑅泉，是閩縣林氏的兒子。向大庵禪師請教，受持齋戒，精進于道。有一天進入丈室，乞求大道。禪師沉默了很久，說：『會了嗎？』回答說：『尚未領悟。』禪師說：『大，瀰漫宇宙；道，通遍法界。這是你本有的，不是二，也不是別。如果通達了這個旨意，就不是從外面得來的。』正涺忽然在言下有所領悟，隨即說偈語：『當機獨露，不加掩藏，大道無偏，體用周全。光明廓徹，周遍沙界，本來清凈，永恒常存。』禪師隨即考察詰問後印可了他的見解，告誡他要深入涵養，淘汰雜質，使之純真。囑咐了一首偈語：『少林（少林，指禪宗初祖菩提達摩）一花開五葉相聯，優曇花（優曇花，傳說中三千年一開的祥瑞之花）茂盛，遍佈大千世界。我今天開示給你，你應該尊重，時機到來，必須接引後來的賢才。』
僧人明桂
法號弘惠，是閩南鳳山鄭氏的兒子。在大潮禪師處學習，向大智禪師請教。有一天進入真空禪翁的丈室，乞求法要。禪翁指著蓮花給他看，說：『花開見佛，就告訴你道。』明桂尚未領悟這個旨意，舉起上智禪師的例子。禪師唸了一聲佛，明桂仍然不明白。希望禪師開示。禪師說：『觸物頓現真般若（般若，梵語，智慧）。』明桂仍然沒有悟入，疑惑了一年多，忽然有所領悟，隨即呈上偈語：『本來是清凈之物，豈會被淤泥所拘束？身在水中卻不沾水，花開之時即能見佛。』禪翁說：『什麼是清凈的？』
【English Translation】 English version The Master. One day, the Sixth Patriarch (Sixth Patriarch, the sixth generation of Zen Buddhism) saw Zhengzhi and asked, 'What are you doing usually?' Zhengzhi replied, 'Constantly being aware, not deviating from the Tao.' The Sixth Patriarch said, 'On what basis do you ask to see me?' Zhengzhi replied, 'The majestic appearance manifests right here and now.' Then he spoke a verse: 'Serene and still, empty and spiritual, from ancient times to the present, clearly manifesting in its grandeur. Pure and complete, transcending the form of emptiness, the great earth and rivers are the mind of the Buddha.' The Sixth Patriarch examined and questioned him, then approved of his understanding, and advised him to deeply eliminate impurities. He also entrusted him with a verse: 'The orthodox robe and Dharma of Huangmei (Huangmei, referring to the Fifth Patriarch Hongren) are transmitted to the South, the ancestral seal is inherited, there is no second gate. Entrusting talented individuals, they should respect and guard it, when the time comes, glorify the ancestors and continue the lineage.'
This Zhengju
Whose Dharma name was Tiquan, was the son of the Lin family of Min County. He sought instruction from Zen Master Da'an, upholding precepts and diligently pursuing the Way. One day, he entered the abbot's room, begging for the Great Way. The Master remained silent for a long time, then said, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'Not yet awakened.' The Master said, 'The Great pervades the universe; the Tao penetrates the Dharma realm. This is your inherent nature, neither two nor separate. If you understand this meaning, it is not obtained from outside.' Zhengju suddenly had an awakening upon hearing these words, and immediately spoke a verse: 'The opportunity is uniquely revealed, without concealment, the Great Way is impartial, its essence and function are complete. The light is vast and clear, pervading all realms, originally pure, eternally existent.' The Master then examined and questioned him, and approved of his understanding, advising him to deeply cultivate and eliminate impurities, making it pure. He entrusted him with a verse: 'One flower from Shaolin (Shaolin, referring to Bodhidharma, the first patriarch of Zen) connects five leaves, the Udumbara flower (Udumbara flower, a legendary auspicious flower that blooms once every three thousand years) flourishes, spreading throughout the great thousand worlds. I am revealing it to you today, you should respect it, when the time comes, you must receive later talents.'
The monk Minggui
Whose Dharma name was Honghui, was the son of the Zheng family of Fengshan in Southern Fujian. He studied with Zen Master Dachao and sought instruction from Zen Master Dazhi. One day, he entered the abbot's room of Zen Master Zhenkong, begging for the Dharma essence. The Zen Master pointed to a lotus flower and showed it to him, saying, 'When the flower blooms and you see the Buddha, I will tell you the Tao.' Minggui had not yet understood this meaning, and cited the example of Zen Master Shangzhi. The Zen Master recited the Buddha's name once, but Minggui still did not understand. He hoped the Master would enlighten him. The Master said, 'The true Prajna (Prajna, Sanskrit for wisdom) manifests instantly upon contact with things.' Minggui still did not awaken, and after doubting for more than a year, he suddenly had an awakening, and immediately presented a verse: 'Originally a pure thing, how could it be bound by the mud? Being in water, yet not touching the water, when the flower blooms, one can see the Buddha.' The Zen Master said, 'What is pure?'
。(桂)斂手當胸。默然良久。祖曰。如何即見佛。(桂)進前禮拜。祖曰。如是如是。善自扶持。宜嗣大智。后囑一偈。本脈無去來。應感周沙界。吾今付汝守。時至接后才。
茲者果鈞
法號大運。是三山洪氏子也。齋戒精修。研究上乘。忽有省處。即呈偈曰。指念彌陀悟本來。非聲非色現靈臺。湛然寂靜通今古。體用圓融絕點埃。師詰印可。叮以深淘。宜純凈妙。復囑一偈。理事雙彰無住心。圓機普應通剎塵。本來清凈非污染。時當續焰耀祖庭。
茲者果曈
號誠庵。是閩縣高氏之子。齋戒有年。一日思惟。世尊拈花。達磨安心。祖祖相傳。以心印心。我心未達。將何可印。虛生至老。迷心失性。於是切心。恭入師室。稽首座前。師見問曰。日用作什麼。答曰。常念阿彌陀。師曰。即今在何處。答曰。合掌笑呵呵。師曰。果曈耀法界。宜自回光入三縻。答曰。因慈惠宗旨。方悟見性證一乘。即說偈曰。如如不動體安然。真性融通離文言。彌陀實相將出現。悲智圓明遍大千。師曰。出現時如何。(果晊)唸佛一聲。師曰。是什麼真彌陀。(果曈)進前合掌。默然良久。師印如然。善自保任。涵養真純(云云)。復囑一偈。曹溪法印古今傳。宿緣慶遇繼聯芳。付囑知音宜寶守。涵養真純體
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： （桂）合起雙手放在胸前，沉默了很久。祖師問道：『如何才能立即見到佛？』（桂）走上前去禮拜。祖師說：『是這樣，是這樣。好好地保持這種狀態，應該繼承大智慧。』後來囑咐了一首偈語：『本來的脈絡沒有來去，應和感應周遍沙界。我現在傳給你守護，時機到了接引後來的賢才。』
這次的果鈞（法號大運），是三山洪氏的兒子。齋戒精進修行，研究上乘佛法，忽然有所領悟，就呈上一首偈語說：『指念阿彌陀佛（西方極樂世界教主），領悟了本來的面目。不是聲音也不是顏色，顯現出靈妙的本體。湛然寂靜貫通古今，本體和作用圓融沒有一點塵埃。』祖師詰問並印可了他的領悟，叮囑他要深入探究，達到純凈微妙的境界。又囑咐了一首偈語：『事和理雙方面都彰顯，沒有執著的心。圓滿的機用普遍應和，貫通各個剎土塵埃。本來就是清凈沒有污染，時機到來繼續發揚光大，照耀祖師的庭院。』
這次的果曈（法號誠庵），是閩縣高氏的兒子。齋戒多年。一天思索：世尊拈花（釋迦牟尼佛在靈山會上拈花示眾），達磨安心（達摩祖師面壁安心），祖師們代代相傳，以心印心。我的心還沒有領悟，將用什麼來印證？虛度一生直到老，迷惑了心性。於是懇切用心，恭敬地進入祖師的房間，在座位前叩拜。祖師看見了問道：『每天都在做什麼？』回答說：『常常唸誦阿彌陀佛（西方極樂世界教主）。』祖師說：『現在在哪裡？』回答說：『合掌笑呵呵。』祖師說：『果曈照耀法界，應該自己迴光返照進入三昧。』回答說：『因為慈悲恩惠的宗旨，才領悟了見性證得一乘佛法。』隨即說了一首偈語：『如如不動的本體安然自在，真性融通超越了文字言語。阿彌陀佛（西方極樂世界教主）的真實相即將顯現，悲智圓滿光明照遍大千世界。』祖師說：『顯現的時候怎麼樣？』（果晊）唸了一聲佛。祖師說：『這是什麼真阿彌陀佛（西方極樂世界教主）？』（果曈）走上前去合掌，沉默了很久。祖師印可了他的領悟，讓他好好地保持這種狀態，涵養真純（等等）。又囑咐了一首偈語：『曹溪的法印古今相傳，前世的緣分慶幸今生相遇，繼續發揚光大。囑咐知音好好地守護，涵養真純的本體。』
【English Translation】 English version: (Gui) joined his hands in front of his chest and remained silent for a long time. The Patriarch said, 'How can one immediately see the Buddha?' (Gui) stepped forward and bowed. The Patriarch said, 'So it is, so it is. Take good care of yourself and you should inherit great wisdom.' Later, he gave a verse: 'The original lineage has no coming or going, responding to all realms. I now entrust it to you to guard, and when the time comes, receive future talents.'
This Guo Jun (Dharma name Da Yun) is the son of the Hong family of San Shan. He practiced diligently with fasting and studied the supreme vehicle. Suddenly, he had an insight and presented a verse saying: 'Pointing to and reciting Amitabha (Buddha of the Western Pure Land), one realizes the original face. Neither sound nor color, the spiritual essence appears. Serene and still, it connects the past and present. The essence and function are perfectly integrated, without a speck of dust.' The Patriarch questioned and approved his understanding, urging him to delve deeply and achieve pure and subtle states. He also gave a verse: 'Principle and phenomena are both manifested, with a mind free from attachment. Perfect function universally responds, connecting all lands and dust. Originally pure and unpolluted, when the time comes, continue to shine and illuminate the ancestral temple.'
This Guo Tong (Dharma name Cheng An) is the son of the Gao family of Min County. He had been fasting for many years. One day, he pondered: 'The World Honored One twirled a flower (Shakyamuni Buddha showing a flower at the Vulture Peak Assembly), and Bodhidharma pacified his mind (Bodhidharma facing the wall to pacify his mind). The Patriarchs have transmitted it from generation to generation, mind to mind. My mind has not yet understood, what shall I use to certify? I have wasted my life until old age, confused my mind and lost my nature.' Therefore, he earnestly and respectfully entered the Patriarch's room and prostrated before the seat. The Patriarch saw him and asked, 'What are you doing every day?' He replied, 'I constantly recite Amitabha (Buddha of the Western Pure Land).' The Patriarch said, 'Where are you right now?' He replied, 'Joining my palms and smiling.' The Patriarch said, 'Guo Tong illuminates the Dharma realm, you should turn your light inward and enter samadhi.' He replied, 'Because of the compassionate and benevolent teachings, I have realized seeing the nature and attaining the One Vehicle.' Then he spoke a verse: 'The Thus Come, unmoving essence is peaceful and serene, the true nature is harmonious and transcends words. The true form of Amitabha (Buddha of the Western Pure Land) is about to appear, compassion and wisdom are perfect and illuminate the universe.' The Patriarch said, 'How is it when it appears?' (Guo Zhi) recited the name of Buddha once. The Patriarch said, 'What is this true Amitabha (Buddha of the Western Pure Land)?' (Guo Tong) stepped forward, joined his palms, and remained silent for a long time. The Patriarch approved his understanding, telling him to take good care of himself and cultivate true purity (etc.). He also gave a verse: 'The Dharma seal of Cao Xi has been transmitted from ancient times to the present, fortunate to meet and continue the fragrance of the past life. Entrusting the confidant to cherish and guard, cultivate the true and pure essence.'
用全。
茲者果洙
號晊海。是建陽縣江氏之子。齋戒有年。唸佛參禪。以期安養。聞師直指。見性明心。若不如是。非為究竟。嗣是懷香。敬入師室。稽首座前。師曰。汝是何處人。答曰。睹面現全身。時中說何法。答曰。彌陀不染塵。即說偈曰。唸佛追究心。始悟是當人。摩尼親捧獻。清凈自圓明。師曰。摩尼今何在。(果洙)唸佛一聲。師曰。塵即不問。何如彌陀。(果洙)進前合掌。默然良久。師印如然。宜善保任。真至真純。復囑一偈。靈山法會獻摩尼。頓悟圓明證菩提。祖道聯芳燈續焰。涵養真純覺后奇。
茲者果浩
號玉波。是閩縣高氏之子。齋戒有年。一日思惟。六祖普說開示。摩訶般若。融通真諦。法印相承。單傳直指。由是特發虔誠。躬入師室。叩座請益。師曰。汝是何人耶。答曰。是果浩。師曰。果浩周法界。宜自回源入三摩。答曰。本性啟妙玄。忽達真覺即無生。而說偈曰。承師示彌陀。頓悟在剎那。本來真覺妙。面光薩婆訶。師曰。彌陀即今在何處。(果浩)進前一步。雙手捧上。師曰。回光時如何。(果浩)斂手當胸。默然良久。師即印可。善自護念。涵養真純(云云)。復囑偈曰。黃梅衣法付南能。悟入圓宗繼聯芳。付囑知音宜尊重。涵養真純耀祖庭。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 茲有果洙（Guozhu），法號晊海（Zhihai），是建陽縣江氏之子。他齋戒多年，唸佛參禪，以期獲得安養。聽聞禪師的直接指點，見性明心。如果不是這樣，就不是究竟。於是他懷著虔誠之心，恭敬地進入禪師的房間，在禪師的座位前叩首。禪師問：『你是哪裡人？』他回答：『睹面現全身，時中說何法？』又答：『彌陀（Amitabha，阿彌陀佛）不染塵。』隨即說偈語：『唸佛追究心，始悟是當人。摩尼（Mani，寶珠）親捧獻，清凈自圓明。』禪師問：『摩尼現在哪裡？』果洙唸了一聲佛號。禪師說：『塵垢暫且不問，那麼阿彌陀佛又在哪裡？』果洙上前合掌，沉默良久。禪師印可了他的見解，說：『應該好好保任，做到真誠至純。』又囑咐一首偈語：『靈山法會獻摩尼，頓悟圓明證菩提（Bodhi，覺悟）。祖道聯芳燈續焰，涵養真純覺后奇。』 茲有果浩（Guohao），法號玉波（Yubo），是閩縣高氏之子。他齋戒多年。一日思惟，六祖（Sixth Patriarch Huineng）普說開示，摩訶般若（Mahaprajna，大智慧），融通真諦，法印相承，單傳直指。因此他特別發起了虔誠之心，親自進入禪師的房間，叩座請教。禪師問：『你是何人？』他回答：『是果浩。』禪師說：『果浩周法界，宜自回源入三摩（Samadhi，三昧）。』他回答：『本性啟妙玄，忽達真覺即無生。』並說偈語：『承師示彌陀，頓悟在剎那。本來真覺妙，面光薩婆訶（Svaha，圓滿）。』禪師問：『彌陀現在在哪裡？』果浩向前一步，雙手捧上。禪師說：『回光時如何？』果浩斂手當胸，沉默良久。禪師隨即印可，說：『好好護念，涵養真純。』又囑咐偈語：『黃梅衣法付南能，悟入圓宗繼聯芳。付囑知音宜尊重，涵養真純耀祖庭。』
【English Translation】 English version Now there is Guozhu, with the Dharma name Zhihai, who is the son of the Jiang family of Jianyang County. He has observed precepts and fasted for many years, reciting the Buddha's name and practicing Chan meditation, hoping to attain peaceful rest. Having heard the Master's direct pointing, he saw his nature and clarified his mind. If it were not so, it would not be ultimate. Therefore, with a reverent heart, he respectfully entered the Master's room and prostrated before the Master's seat. The Master asked, 'Where are you from?' He replied, 'Beholding the face reveals the whole body; what Dharma is spoken in the midst of time?' He also replied, 'Amitabha (Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light) is not stained by dust.' Then he spoke a verse: 'Reciting the Buddha's name and pursuing the mind, I then realized it is the very person. The Mani (Mani, jewel) is reverently offered, pure and perfectly bright of itself.' The Master asked, 'Where is the Mani now?' Guozhu recited the Buddha's name once. The Master said, 'The dust is not asked for now, so where is Amitabha?' Guozhu stepped forward, put his palms together, and remained silent for a long time. The Master approved his understanding, saying, 'You should take good care of it, and be truly sincere and pure.' He also instructed with a verse: 'At the Vulture Peak Assembly, the Mani is offered, sudden enlightenment and perfect brightness prove Bodhi (Bodhi, enlightenment). The ancestral way connects fragrance and the lamp continues to burn, cultivating true purity and awakening to the wonder later.' Now there is Guohao, with the Dharma name Yubo, who is the son of the Gao family of Min County. He has observed precepts and fasted for many years. One day, he contemplated that the Sixth Patriarch (Sixth Patriarch Huineng) universally spoke and revealed the Maha Prajna (Mahaprajna, great wisdom), harmonizing the true meaning, the Dharma seal is passed down, and the direct pointing is transmitted singularly. Therefore, he especially aroused a reverent heart and personally entered the Master's room, knocking on the seat to ask for instruction. The Master asked, 'Who are you?' He replied, 'I am Guohao.' The Master said, 'Guohao pervades the Dharma realm; you should return to the source and enter Samadhi (Samadhi, concentration).' He replied, 'The original nature initiates the subtle mystery, suddenly realizing true awakening is no birth.' And he spoke a verse: 'Receiving the Master's instruction on Amitabha, sudden enlightenment is in an instant. The original true awakening is wonderful, the face shines Svaha (Svaha, perfection).' The Master asked, 'Where is Amitabha now?' Guohao stepped forward and offered it with both hands. The Master said, 'What about when the light returns?' Guohao folded his hands in front of his chest and remained silent for a long time. The Master then approved, saying, 'Take good care of it and cultivate true purity.' He also instructed with a verse: 'The robe and Dharma of Huangmei were entrusted to Neng, awakening and entering the perfect school to continue the fragrance. Entrusting to a confidant should be respected, cultivating true purity and illuminating the ancestral court.'
茲者果恩
號大慧。是三山李干兵次子。齋戒有年。虔誠參請。躬入師室。稽首座前。師見問曰。汝是什麼人。答曰。持齋為佛子。師曰。佛今在何處。答曰。威光徹太虛。師說一偈。古道實坦平。清凈絕纖塵。往來由自在悟者見真明。師曰。是何威光。(果恩)大叫青天。師曰。如何是真明。(果恩)進前問訊。即歸本位。師曰如然。宜善扶持。涵養純粹(云云)。復囑一偈。雪嶺木毬至今存。圓機活潑繼聯芳。英靈頓悟承斯旨。囑汝時當效祖傳。
茲者正愖
號清泉。是福清縣林氏之子。齋戒有年。一日聞諸法友得須正宗懸記。直指明心見性。大事因緣。(正愖)慚愧不已。彼即通達。吾何室塞。今若不悟。後悔徒然。奮發虔誠。躬叩祖室。稽首座前。祖見問曰。汝從何所來。答曰。乞慈傳正法。祖曰。直示豈隱乎。答曰。始悟從心發。祖曰。你知從心發。宜自回光入三摩。答曰。緣逢承妙旨。當處還源證一乘。即說偈曰。清凈本虛靈。如如妙圓明。廓徹恒沙界。獨露這真人。祖曰。妙旨意如何。(正愖)叩頭三下。祖曰。還源作么生。(正愖)合掌默然。歸於本位。祖印如然。宜善保任。直至真純。復囑一偈。拈花示眾小知音。飲光微笑密相承。宿緣有分續燈焰。囑汝時當耀祖庭。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 茲者果恩（僧人法號）， 號大慧（僧人別號），是三山李干兵的次子。齋戒多年，虔誠參拜請教。親自進入師父的房間，在座位前叩頭。師父見他問道：『你是什麼人？』答道：『持齋的佛弟子。』師父說：『佛現在在哪裡？』答道：『威光照徹整個太虛。』師父說了一首偈：『古老的道路實在平坦，清凈沒有一絲塵埃。往來自由自在，覺悟的人才能見到真明。』師父說：『什麼是威光？』（果恩）大叫一聲青天。師父說：『如何是真明？』（果恩）上前問訊，隨即回到原來的位置。師父說：『是這樣。應該好好扶持，涵養純粹。』（云云）。又囑咐一首偈：『雪嶺的木毬至今還存在，圓融機敏，生機勃勃，繼承聯芳。英靈頓悟，承受這個宗旨，囑咐你當時應當傚法祖師的傳承。』 茲者正愖（僧人法號）， 號清泉（僧人別號），是福清縣林氏的兒子。齋戒多年。一日聽聞各位法友得到須正宗的懸記，直指明心見性，這是大事因緣。（正愖）感到慚愧不已。他們能夠通達，我為何如此閉塞？現在若不覺悟，後悔也徒然。奮發虔誠，親自叩拜祖師的房間，在座位前叩頭。祖師見他問道：『你從哪裡來？』答道：『乞求慈悲傳授正法。』祖師說：『直接開示難道還隱瞞嗎？』答道：『開始領悟是從心發出的。』祖師說：『你知道是從心發出的，應該自己迴光返照進入三摩地。』答道：『因緣際會承受這妙旨，應當在當下還源證悟一乘。』隨即說偈道：『清凈的本性本來是虛靈的，如如不動，妙用圓明。廓然通徹恒河沙數的世界，唯獨顯露出這個真人。』祖師說：『妙旨的意義是什麼？』（正愖）叩頭三下。祖師說：『還源如何做？』（正愖）合掌默然，回到原來的位置。祖師印可說：『是這樣。應該好好保任，直至真純。』又囑咐一首偈：『拈花示眾是小知音，飲光微笑是秘密相承。宿世因緣有分，延續燈焰，囑咐你當時應當光耀祖庭。』
【English Translation】 English version: Here is Guo En (Dharma name of the monk), Also known as Dahui (Another name of the monk), he is the second son of Li Ganbing from Sanshan. He has been observing precepts and fasting for many years, sincerely seeking instruction. He personally entered the master's room and prostrated before the seat. The master saw him and asked, 'Who are you?' He replied, 'A Buddhist disciple who observes precepts.' The master said, 'Where is the Buddha now?' He replied, 'The majestic light pervades the entire Taixu (Great Void).' The master spoke a verse: 'The ancient path is truly flat and even, pure and free from the slightest dust. Coming and going is free and unhindered, only the enlightened see the true brightness.' The master said, 'What is this majestic light?' (Guo En) shouted 'Blue Sky!' The master said, 'What is true brightness?' (Guo En) stepped forward to inquire and then returned to his original position. The master said, 'So it is. You should cherish and support it well, cultivating purity.' (Et cetera). He further instructed with a verse: 'The wooden ball of Snow Mountain still exists today, its round mechanism is lively and continues the fragrant lineage. The wise and enlightened suddenly understand this purpose, I instruct you to emulate the ancestral transmission at the appropriate time.' Here is Zheng Chen (Dharma name of the monk), Also known as Qingquan (Another name of the monk), he is the son of the Lin family from Fuqing County. He has been observing precepts and fasting for many years. One day, he heard that various Dharma friends had received the prophecy of Xuzhengzong (Name of a Buddhist school), directly pointing to the mind and seeing the nature, a major cause and condition. (Zheng Chen) felt ashamed. They can understand, why am I so blocked? If I do not awaken now, regret will be in vain. He roused himself with sincerity and personally prostrated before the ancestral room, bowing before the seat. The ancestor saw him and asked, 'Where do you come from?' He replied, 'I beg for your compassion to transmit the true Dharma.' The ancestor said, 'Is the direct instruction concealed?' He replied, 'I begin to realize that it originates from the mind.' The ancestor said, 'You know that it originates from the mind, you should turn your light inward and enter Samadhi (state of meditative consciousness).' He replied, 'Due to the circumstances, I receive this wonderful purpose, I should return to the source and realize the One Vehicle (Ekayana).' Then he spoke a verse: 'The pure nature is originally empty and spiritual, Suchness (Tathata) is wonderfully perfect and bright. Vastly pervading countless worlds, only this true person is revealed.' The ancestor said, 'What is the meaning of the wonderful purpose?' (Zheng Chen) kowtowed three times. The ancestor said, 'How do you return to the source?' (Zheng Chen) clasped his hands in silence and returned to his original position. The ancestor approved, saying, 'So it is. You should protect and maintain it well, until it is truly pure.' He further instructed with a verse: 'Holding up a flower to show the assembly is a small understanding, drinking the light and smiling is a secret transmission. Predestined conditions are shared, continuing the flame of the lamp, I instruct you to illuminate the ancestral courtyard at the appropriate time.'
僧真智
法號無壞。是閩縣陳氏子也。受業于圓慶禪師。請益於東輝禪師。時詣予前。乞示大道真要。師豎起拂子示之。問曰會么。答曰不會。師曰。離文字語言。非我人能所。何緣不悟。耳聞目睹。(智)忽省。即說偈曰。體本無掛礙。普現周沙界。古今常如然。無損亦無壞。師徴詰。體用符契。宜自深汰。直至純妙。復囑一偈。碓嘴花開至今鮮。紹繼聯芳宿有緣。囑付賢才宜尊重。大度精明一性圓。
茲者果元
法號慶堂。是閩中楊氏子也。齋戒行愿。欲繼真乘。研究玄微。精通妙理。一日忽省。即呈偈曰。本來無小欠。十方通顯現。時時無間斷。體用常自見。師詰真微。符合非外。宜當淘汰。涵養純然。復囑一偈。金剛般若波羅密。忽悟元來不外覓。囑汝時當圓明處。大千照徹威神力。
茲者正淑
法號珺泉。是閩縣阮氏子也。孝慈齋戒。慧解佛乘。請益於大庵禪師。參玄常親于祖庭。一日忽有省處。即呈偈曰。體藏珍寶自主張。啟開朗耀妙全彰。放下一毫元不立。融通凈土遍十方。師詰真微。符合至理。宜深涵養。直至圓明。復囑一偈。高峰正宗顯大機。睹面承當不思議。囑汝恒常宜保守。時至須當續後奇。
茲者果元
法號靜庵。是閩縣林氏之子也。齋戒
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 僧人真智
法號無壞。是閩縣陳氏之子。他向圓慶禪師學習，並向東輝禪師請教。當時他來到我面前，請求開示大道的真諦要領。我豎起拂塵向他展示，問：『明白了嗎？』他回答：『不明白。』我說：『大道離於文字語言，不是你我能夠執著和理解的。為何不能領悟這耳聞目睹的真理呢？』（真智）忽然領悟。隨即說偈語：『本體本來沒有掛礙，普遍顯現在周遍沙界。古往今來常常如此，沒有損減也沒有壞滅。』我考察他的領悟，體和用都符合真理。應該自己深入洗滌，直至純粹精妙。又囑咐一首偈語：『碓嘴的花開放至今仍然鮮艷，繼承聯芳宿世有緣。囑咐賢才應該尊重，大度精明一性圓。』
僧人果元
法號慶堂。是閩中楊氏之子。他持齋戒，實行願力，想要繼承真正的佛法。研究玄妙的道理，精通微妙的理法。一日忽然領悟，隨即呈上偈語：『本來沒有絲毫欠缺，在十方普遍顯現。時時刻刻沒有間斷，本體和作用常常自己顯現。』我考察他領悟的真諦，符合真理並非外求。應該淘汰雜念，涵養純真的本性。又囑咐一首偈語：『金剛般若波羅蜜（能斷金剛般若智慧到達彼岸），忽然領悟本來不用向外尋求。囑咐你當時時處於圓明之處，大千世界照耀著威神之力。』
僧人正淑
法號珺泉。是閩縣阮氏之子。他孝順慈愛，持齋戒律，有智慧理解佛法。向大庵禪師請教，參禪常常親近祖庭。一日忽然有所領悟，隨即呈上偈語：『本體蘊藏珍寶自主張，開啟朗耀妙用全彰。放下一毫元（最小的單位）也不立，融通凈土遍十方。』我考察他領悟的真諦，符合至高的道理。應該深入涵養，直至圓滿光明。又囑咐一首偈語：『高峰正宗顯大機，睹面承當不思議。囑咐你恒常應該保守，時機到來須當延續後來的奇蹟。』
僧人果元
法號靜庵。是閩縣林氏之子。他持齋戒
【English Translation】 English version Monk Zhenzhi
His Dharma name was Wuhuai. He was the son of the Chen family of Min County. He studied with Chan Master Yuanqing and sought instruction from Chan Master Donghui. At that time, he came before me, begging to be shown the true essentials of the Great Path. The master held up his whisk to show him and asked, 'Do you understand?' He replied, 'I do not understand.' The master said, 'Apart from words and language, it is not something that you or I can grasp. Why can't you awaken to what you hear and see?' (Zhenzhi) suddenly understood. He then spoke a verse: 'The essence has no hindrance, universally appearing throughout the countless realms. From ancient times to the present, it is always thus, without loss or destruction.' The master examined his understanding, and his essence and function were in accord. He should deeply purify himself until he reached pure subtlety. He further entrusted him with a verse: 'The flowers at the mortar's mouth bloom fresh to this day, inheriting the fragrance of past lives. Entrusting this to a worthy talent, it should be respected, with great magnanimity, intelligence, and a complete, unified nature.'
Monk Guoyuan
His Dharma name was Qingtang. He was the son of the Yang family of Minzhong. He observed fasts and precepts, practiced vows, and desired to inherit the true vehicle. He studied profound mysteries and was proficient in subtle principles. One day, he suddenly understood and presented a verse: 'Originally, there is no small deficiency, universally appearing in the ten directions. Moment to moment, without interruption, the essence and function are always self-evident.' The master examined the truth of his understanding, which was in accordance with the truth and not sought externally. He should eliminate distractions and cultivate a pure nature. He further entrusted him with a verse: 'The Diamond Prajna Paramita (the perfection of wisdom that cuts through delusion), suddenly realizing that it is not to be sought externally. I entrust you to always be in a state of perfect clarity, with the power of divine might illuminating the great thousand worlds.'
Monk Zhengshu
His Dharma name was Junquan. He was the son of the Ruan family of Min County. He was filial and compassionate, observed fasts and precepts, and had the wisdom to understand the Buddha's teachings. He sought instruction from Chan Master Da'an and often frequented the ancestral temple to practice Chan. One day, he suddenly had an awakening and presented a verse: 'The essence contains treasures, self-reliant, opening up and illuminating all wonderful functions. Letting go of even a hair's breadth, nothing can be established, merging with the Pure Land, pervading the ten directions.' The master examined the truth of his understanding, which was in accordance with the supreme principle. He should deeply cultivate it until it reached perfect clarity. He further entrusted him with a verse: 'The High Peak's true lineage reveals great opportunity, face-to-face acceptance is inconceivable. I entrust you to always preserve it, and when the time comes, you must continue the miracles of the future.'
Monk Guoyuan
His Dharma name was Jing'an. He was the son of the Lin family of Min County. He observed fasts and precepts.
有年。唸佛無間。靜定之中。忽見勝境。觀音菩薩。示教唸佛。心口相應。特詣丈室。求師指明至道。師曰。至道妙理。離諸虛望。夢幻不實。非為究竟。但自回光。頓悟真常。圓明具足。本來平等。非從外得。(元)忽省。即說偈曰。本體元清凈。光明應大千。真常無增減。妙用普周前。師徴詰印可。宜善真純。復囑一偈。祖來直指教外傳。聯芳相承至果元。囑付賢士宜保守。涵養真純體用全。
茲者果澮
法號太泉。是三山蕭氏之子也。稟性仁慈。立心中正。齋戒有年。志慕菩提。一日師見。問曰。汝號什麼。答曰太泉。師曰。太泉通法界。十方圓滿一真明。答曰。本佛在靈山。一法通明萬法通。師曰。一法是如何。(澮)高聲唸佛。師曰。靈山即今在何處。(澮)合掌當胸。默然良久。師說偈曰。諸相非相不染塵。遍周沙界一真明。出入步步非他物。充滿虛空古佛身。師曰如然。宜深淘汰。直至真純。復囑一偈。靈山一枝遠遞來。始如優缽火中開。吾今付囑宜珍重。智行融通上品臺。
僧仁槐
法號仰石。是福清縣翁氏子也。受業于少石阇黎。一日思惟禪宗法要。懷香入室。乞求直指大道。師曰。直指即不無。大道豈壅塞。迷云若頓開。當處見明白。(槐)忽然有省。即說偈曰。元來
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 有一年，他不停地念佛，在靜定之中，忽然見到殊勝的境界。觀音菩薩（Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva，佛教中代表慈悲的菩薩）顯現，教導他念佛，達到心口相應的境界。他特地前往丈室，請求師父指明至高的道理。師父說：『至高的道理玄妙，遠離一切虛妄的期望。夢幻是不真實的，不是究竟的。只要反觀自照，就能頓悟真常，圓滿光明具足，本來就是平等的，不是從外面得到的。』（元朝）他忽然醒悟，於是說了偈語：『本體原本清凈，光明照應大千世界。真常之性沒有增減，妙用普遍周遍于眼前。』師父詳細詢問並認可了他的見解，認為他應該保持真誠純粹。又囑咐了一首偈語：『祖師直指，教外別傳，聯芳相承，直至果地的源頭。囑咐賢士應該保守，涵養真誠純粹，體用才能圓滿。』 果澮（Guo Hui，人名） 法號太泉（Tai Quan，法號），是三山蕭氏的兒子。天性仁慈，立心公正。齋戒多年，立志追求菩提（Bodhi，覺悟）。一日，師父見到他，問道：『你叫什麼名字？』回答說：『太泉。』師父說：『太泉通達法界，十方圓滿，一真明。』回答說：『本佛在靈山（Grdhrakuta Mountain，佛陀說法之地），一法通明，萬法通。』師父說：『一法是如何的？』（澮）高聲唸佛。師父說：『靈山現在在哪裡？』（澮）合掌當胸，沉默了很久。師父說了偈語：『諸相非相，不染塵埃，遍周沙界，一真明。出入步步，非他物，充滿虛空，古佛身。』師父說：『是這樣，應該深入淘汰，直至真純。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『靈山一枝，遠遠傳遞而來，開始像優缽羅花（Utpala，藍色蓮花）在火中開放。我今天付囑給你，應該珍重，智慧和行動融通，才能登上上品臺。』 僧仁槐（Ren Huai，人名） 法號仰石（Yang Shi，法號），是福清縣翁氏的兒子。在少石阇黎（Shao Shi Acharya，老師）處學習。一日，思惟禪宗的法要，懷著香進入房間，乞求直接指點大道。師父說：『直接指點不是沒有，大道哪裡會被阻塞？迷云如果頓然消散，當下就能見到明白。』（槐）忽然有所醒悟，於是說了偈語：『原來……』
【English Translation】 English version: One year, he was constantly reciting the Buddha's name. In the midst of stillness and concentration, he suddenly saw an auspicious realm. Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (the Bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhism) appeared, teaching him to recite the Buddha's name, achieving a state of correspondence between mind and mouth. He specially went to the abbot's room, requesting the master to point out the supreme truth. The master said, 'The supreme truth is subtle and profound, far from all vain expectations. Dreams and illusions are unreal and not ultimate. Just turn the light inward and you will suddenly awaken to the true and constant, complete with perfect brightness, originally equal, not obtained from the outside.' (Yuan Dynasty) He suddenly awakened and then spoke a verse: 'The original substance is pure, the light responds to the great thousand worlds. The true and constant nature neither increases nor decreases, the wonderful function pervades before us.' The master questioned him in detail and approved of his understanding, believing that he should maintain sincerity and purity. He further instructed him with a verse: 'The patriarchs directly point, transmitting outside the teachings, the linked fragrance is passed down, until the source of the fruition. I entrust to the worthy one to preserve, cultivate sincerity and purity, so that the essence and function can be complete.' Guo Hui (a personal name) Dharma name Tai Quan (Dharma name), is the son of the Xiao family of Sanshan. He is benevolent by nature and upright in his heart. He has observed precepts for many years, aspiring to Bodhi (Enlightenment). One day, the master saw him and asked, 'What is your name?' He replied, 'Tai Quan.' The master said, 'Tai Quan penetrates the Dharma realm, the ten directions are complete, one true brightness.' He replied, 'The original Buddha is on Grdhrakuta Mountain (Vulture Peak Mountain, where the Buddha preached), one Dharma penetrates and illuminates, all Dharmas penetrate.' The master said, 'What is the one Dharma?' (Hui) loudly recited the Buddha's name. The master said, 'Where is Grdhrakuta Mountain now?' (Hui) put his palms together in front of his chest and remained silent for a long time. The master spoke a verse: 'All forms are non-forms, not stained by dust, pervading the worlds, one true brightness. Entering and exiting step by step, not other things, filling the void, the body of the ancient Buddha.' The master said, 'It is so, you should deeply refine until true purity.' He further instructed him with a verse: 'A branch from Grdhrakuta Mountain is transmitted from afar, beginning like an Utpala (blue lotus) flower blooming in the fire. I entrust it to you today, you should cherish it, wisdom and action merge, to ascend to the upper platform.' Ren Huai (a personal name) Dharma name Yang Shi (Dharma name), is the son of the Weng family of Fuqing County. He studied with Shao Shi Acharya (teacher). One day, contemplating the essentials of Chan Buddhism, he entered the room with incense, begging for direct guidance to the great path. The master said, 'Direct guidance is not absent, how could the great path be blocked? If the clouds of delusion suddenly dissipate, you will see clearly at once.' (Huai) suddenly had an awakening and then spoke a verse: 'Originally...'
非他物。不悟而自屈。頓覺承恩力。瞭然無拘束。師印如然。宜善保持。至純真妙。悉由於汝。復囑一偈。一棒體用彰。至道離文言。幸嗣宜尊重。時當覺有緣。
茲者正明
法號大暲。是平江蘇氏子也。醫慈濟眾。齋戒精修。志慕菩提。欲速成就。請益於大庵禪師。䖍誠參叩。進問之曰。以何法修。速至菩提。師曰。法即本無。菩提非速。見色聞聲。自當旋復。無長無短。非紅非綠。清凈洞然。本來面目。(明)忽省。即說偈曰。廣大涵法界。全彰遍十方。本來清凈體。處處現祥光。祖徴詰印可。宜深涵養真純。復囑一偈。西來法旨心印心。續焰聯芳至正明。宿緣得遇宜尊重。時當耀祖覺後人。
茲者果沼
法號是江。是建陽縣雙井社王氏子也。齋戒有年。修諸福行。師教唸佛。福慧雙修。迫究心惟。悉是其誰。莫住空有。勿論東西。直要明白。本分家風。承茲指示。唸唸不離。(沼)忽然有省。即說偈曰。唸佛悟真性。不離本來心。時時常不昧。融通極樂城。師曰。不昧時如何。(沼)進前問訊。師曰。即今心性要分明。(沼)合掌唸佛。就歸本位。師曰。如然。善自保任。直至精純。復囑一偈。福慧雙修不落偏。進趣菩提紹祖聯。惟囑善扶宜珍重。嚴土時開七寶蓮。
茲者果文
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 『非他物』，不是其他的東西。不領悟就會自我屈服。一旦頓悟，就能感受到佛的恩澤和力量，瞭然於心，不再有任何拘束。大庵禪師印證他如是，告誡他要好好保持這種狀態。這種至純至真的妙處，完全在於你自己。又囑咐他一首偈語：一棒喝下，本體和作用都彰顯出來，至高的佛道是無法用文字和言語來表達的。慶幸你能繼承我的衣缽，應該尊重珍惜。時機到了，自然會覺悟，與佛有緣。
正明
法號大暲（Dà zhāng），是平江（今江蘇省蘇州市）人，姓蘇。他以醫術慈悲濟世，持齋戒律，精進修行，立志追求菩提（bodhi，覺悟），希望迅速成就。於是向大庵禪師請教，虔誠地參拜叩問，問道：『用什麼方法修行，才能迅速達到菩提？』禪師說：『法本來就沒有，菩提也不是迅速可得的。見色聞聲，自然應當迴歸本源。沒有長短之分，不是紅色也不是綠色。清凈空明，才是你本來的面目。』正明（Zhèng míng）忽然領悟，於是說了一首偈語：『廣大無邊，包容整個法界，完全彰顯，遍佈十方。本來就是清凈的本體，處處都顯現出吉祥的光芒。』大庵禪師認可了他的領悟，告誡他要深深涵養真純的本性，又囑咐他一首偈語：『西來的佛法，以心印心，傳承的火焰，連線著芬芳，一直延續到正明（Zhèng míng）。前世的緣分讓你今生得遇，應該尊重珍惜。時機到了，自然會光耀祖先，覺悟後人。』
果沼
法號是江（Shì jiāng），是建陽縣（今福建省南平市建陽區）雙井社人，姓王。他持齋戒多年，修行各種福德善行。大庵禪師教他念佛，福慧雙修。他迫切地追究內心，想要知道唸佛的是誰。不要執著于空和有，不要爭論東西南北，直接要明白自己本分的家風。他接受了大庵禪師的指示，唸唸不離佛號。果沼（Guǒ zhǎo）忽然有所領悟，於是說了一首偈語：『唸佛可以領悟真性，不離本來的心。時時刻刻都保持清醒，融通於極樂世界。』禪師問：『不迷昧的時候是怎樣的？』果沼（Guǒ zhǎo）上前問訊。禪師說：『就是現在的心性要分明。』果沼（Guǒ zhǎo）合掌唸佛，回到自己的位置。禪師說：『如是，好好地保持這種狀態，直到精純。』又囑咐他一首偈語：『福慧雙修，不落入偏頗，精進追求菩提，繼承祖師的衣缽。只希望你能好好扶持，珍重自己，莊嚴的凈土，時機到了，自然會開放七寶蓮花。』
果文
【English Translation】 English version 『Not something else.』 Without enlightenment, one submits oneself. Upon sudden awakening, one feels the Buddha's grace and power, understanding clearly without any constraints. The Zen Master Da'an (Dà ān) affirmed him as such, advising him to maintain this state well. This supreme and pure wonder lies entirely within you. He further instructed him with a verse: 『With a single strike, both the essence and function are revealed; the ultimate Dao (道, the Way) transcends words and language. Fortunate are you to inherit my mantle, cherish and respect it. When the time is right, enlightenment will naturally arise, for you have a karmic connection with the Buddha.』
Zhengming (正明)
His Dharma name is Dazhang (大暲), a native of Pingjiang (平江, present-day Suzhou, Jiangsu Province), surnamed Su. He compassionately relieved the suffering of the masses with his medical skills, observed precepts and practiced diligently, aspiring to Bodhi (菩提, enlightenment) and desiring swift attainment. He sought instruction from Zen Master Da'an (Dà ān), reverently prostrating and inquiring, asking: 『By what method of practice can one quickly attain Bodhi?』 The Master said: 『Dharma (法, the Law) is fundamentally non-existent, and Bodhi cannot be hastened. Seeing forms and hearing sounds, one should naturally return to the source. Without long or short, neither red nor green, pure and clear, that is your original face.』 Zhengming (正明) suddenly awakened and spoke a verse: 『Vast and boundless, encompassing the entire Dharma Realm, fully manifested, pervading the ten directions. Originally a pure essence, auspicious light appears everywhere.』 The Patriarch acknowledged his realization, advising him to deeply cultivate his true purity, and further instructed him with a verse: 『The Dharma from the West, mind to mind transmission, the flame continues, connecting fragrance, extending to Zhengming (正明). Predestined to meet in this life, cherish and respect it. When the time is right, you will glorify your ancestors and enlighten future generations.』
Guozhao (果沼)
His Dharma name is Shijiang (是江), a native of Shuangjing Village in Jianyang County (建陽縣, present-day Jianyang District, Nanping City, Fujian Province), surnamed Wang. He had observed precepts for many years, cultivating various meritorious deeds. The Master taught him to recite the Buddha's name, cultivating both merit and wisdom. He earnestly investigated his mind, wanting to know who was reciting the Buddha's name. Do not dwell on emptiness or existence, do not argue about east or west, directly understand your own family tradition. He accepted the Master's instruction, with every thought inseparable from the Buddha's name. Guozhao (果沼) suddenly had an awakening and spoke a verse: 『Reciting the Buddha's name, one awakens to the true nature, inseparable from the original mind. Constantly and always clear, merging into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.』 The Master asked: 『What is it like when not deluded?』 Guozhao (果沼) stepped forward and inquired. The Master said: 『The nature of the mind right now must be clearly distinguished.』 Guozhao (果沼) joined his palms and recited the Buddha's name, returning to his place. The Master said: 『Thus it is, maintain this state well, until it is pure.』 He further instructed him with a verse: 『Cultivating both merit and wisdom, not falling into bias, advancing towards Bodhi, inheriting the lineage of the Patriarchs. I only hope you can support it well, cherish yourself, the adorned Pure Land, when the time is right, will naturally bloom with seven-jeweled lotuses.』
Guowen (果文)
法號紹仁。是三山楊氏子也。稟性仁慈。立行孝義。齋戒有年。信解精進。家親男女。同志清修。研究真乘。通明妙道。一日思惟。正宗直指。恭誠入室。師見回顧。振聲問曰。是誰。答曰。是果文。師曰。果文超法海。妙圓清凈證菩提。(文)答曰。般若契大千。行愿雙彰成正覺。就呈偈曰。本來清凈耀光明。權實雙彰貫古今。奧理三空真妙用。大千沙界現全身。師曰。宿緣幸會。敢問上座何處人。(文)進前答曰。累劫植因。豈擬慈尊尋劣子。師曰。慈劣即不問。尊子是何如。(文)合掌唸佛。師印如是。宜善扶持。直至真純。圓明自在。復囑一偈。碧祖直指可安心。續焰聯芳至紹仁。囑付賢才宜保守。緣會酬恩接後人。
茲者正植
法號龍泉。是閩縣林氏子也。稟性慈仁。立心恬澹。雙親早喪。志出塵勞。受業于天洞禪師。一日祖見。問曰。時常拳拳為何因。(正植)答曰。朝夕務誦進功提。祖曰。放蕩勿著人和我。答曰。頓脫收藏這卷經。又呈偈曰。本來無掛礙。清凈常自在。如如不動尊。頓然超物外。祖曰。什麼超物外。(植)拍掌唸佛。祖曰。清凈是如何。(植)斂手當胸。祖即印可。宜深淘汰。直至純粹。復囑一偈。少室花開至今芳。綿綿相繼續龍泉。付囑知音宜尊守。時當悲智
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 法號紹仁（？）。是三山楊氏的兒子。天性仁慈，行為孝順有義。齋戒多年，信解精進。家裡的親人男女，都一同清修，研究真乘，通明妙道。一日思惟，正宗直指。恭敬誠心進入室內。師父見他回顧，提高聲音問道：『是誰？』（紹仁）答道：『是果文。』師父說：『果文超越法海，妙圓清凈證菩提。』（果文）答道：『般若契合大千世界，行愿雙彰成就正覺。』於是呈上偈語說：『本來清凈，光芒照耀，權實雙彰，貫穿古今。奧妙的道理，三空真妙用，大千沙界，顯現全身。』師父說：『宿世的緣分，今日有幸相會。敢問上座是哪裡人？』（果文）上前答道：『累劫以來植下善因，豈敢勞煩慈悲的尊者尋找我這個卑微的弟子。』師父說：『慈悲卑微暫且不問，尊貴的弟子又是如何呢？』（果文）合掌唸佛。師父印可說：『正是如此。』應該好好扶持，直至真純，圓明自在。又囑咐一首偈語：『碧祖直指，可以安心，續焰聯芳，直至紹仁（？）。囑咐賢才，應該保守，緣分相會，酬謝恩情，接引後人。』
茲者正植（？）。
法號龍泉（？）。是閩縣林氏的兒子。天性慈愛仁厚，立心恬淡。雙親早早去世，立志脫離塵世的勞苦。在天洞禪師處接受教業。一日，祖師見他，問道：『時常拳拳服膺，是為什麼緣故？』（正植）答道：『早晚都努力誦經，精進修行。』祖師說：『放蕩不羈，不要執著於人我和合。』（正植）答道：『立刻脫掉收藏的這部經。』又呈上偈語說：『本來沒有掛礙，清凈常常自在。如如不動尊，頓然超越物外。』祖師說：『什麼超越物外？』（正植）拍掌唸佛。祖師說：『清凈是如何的？』（正植）斂手當胸。祖師就印可說：『可以。』應該深入淘汰，直至純粹。又囑咐一首偈語：『少室山的花開放，至今仍然芬芳，綿綿相續是龍泉（？）。付囑知音，應該尊敬守護，時機應當悲智雙運。』
【English Translation】 English version Dharma name: Shao Ren (?). He was the son of the Yang family of San Shan. He was naturally kind and filial. He had been observing religious abstinence for many years, with faith, understanding, diligence, and progress. The men and women of his family were all devoted to pure cultivation, studying the true vehicle, and understanding the wonderful path. One day, he contemplated the direct pointing of the orthodox lineage. He respectfully and sincerely entered the room. The master saw him and looked back, asking loudly, 'Who is it?' He replied, 'It is Guo Wen.' The master said, 'Guo Wen transcends the sea of Dharma, wonderfully perfect and pure, attaining Bodhi.' He replied, 'Prajna accords with the great thousand worlds, and the dual manifestation of vows and practice achieves perfect enlightenment.' Then he presented a verse, saying, 'Originally pure and radiant, the expedient and the real are both manifested, penetrating the past and present. The profound principle is the true and wonderful function of the three emptinesses, and the entire body manifests in the great thousand worlds.' The master said, 'It is fortunate to meet due to past affinities. May I ask where the venerable one is from?' He stepped forward and replied, 'Having planted causes for many kalpas, how dare I presume that the compassionate venerable one would seek out this inferior disciple?' The master said, 'Compassion and inferiority are not what I ask. What is the venerable disciple like?' He put his palms together and recited the Buddha's name. The master approved, saying, 'So it is.' He should support it well until it is truly pure, perfectly enlightened, and free. He further entrusted a verse: 'The direct pointing of the Blue Ancestor can bring peace of mind. Continuing the flame and linking the fragrance until Shao Ren (?). Entrusting it to worthy talents, it should be preserved. When the opportunity arises, repay the kindness and receive future generations.'
This one is Zheng Zhi (?).
Dharma name: Long Quan (?). He was the son of the Lin family of Min County. He was naturally kind and compassionate, with a peaceful mind. His parents died early, and he aspired to leave the toil of the world. He received instruction from Chan Master Tiandong. One day, the patriarch saw him and asked, 'What is the reason for your constant diligence?' He replied, 'Morning and evening, I diligently recite the scriptures and advance my practice.' The patriarch said, 'Be unrestrained and do not be attached to the harmony of self and others.' He replied, 'I immediately cast off this sutra that I have been collecting.' He also presented a verse, saying, 'Originally without hindrance, pure and always free. The Thus Come One, unmoving, suddenly transcends the world of objects.' The patriarch said, 'What transcends the world of objects?' He clapped his hands and recited the Buddha's name. The patriarch said, 'What is purity like?' He folded his hands in front of his chest. The patriarch then approved, saying, 'It is appropriate.' He should deeply eliminate until it is pure. He further entrusted a verse: 'The flowers of Shaoshi Mountain bloom, still fragrant today. Continuously succeeding is Long Quan (?). Entrusting it to a kindred spirit, it should be respected and guarded. The time should be one of compassion and wisdom.'
效祖傳。
茲者正檀
法號香林。是閩縣張氏子也。稟性溫柔。仁慈孝義。精修齋戒。志尚高賢。頓舍家緣。出塵學道。受業于天鑒禪師。慇勤僧務。事師敬順。待眾謙和。一日思惟。無上妙道。特發䖍誠。恭詣祖室。稽首座前。祖見問曰。汝堪樑棟否。(檀)答曰。當承。古規模。祖曰。即今揮一斧。答曰。直下薩婆訶。即說偈曰。一道靈光遍太虛。十方普照盡無餘。現前拍掌其中妙。古月清泉應本如。祖詰曰。是什麼妙。正檀進前。拈香云。恭惟普同供養。祖曰。是什麼應本如。(檀)問訊卻歸元位。祖即印可。宜深涵養。淘汰精純。嗣于天鑒。復囑一偈。佛祖心印至如今。燈燈續焰的相承。慶汝宿緣皆有分。紹隆末運播中興。
茲者正恕
法號晧泉。是福清縣鄭氏子也。稟性仁慈。立心孝行。精修齋戒。志出塵勞。受業于天洞禪師。精通教理。研究玄微。祖一日見之。問曰。時中生涯事如何。(恕)答曰。事師奉眾漏泄多。祖曰。休隨聲色外邊走。(恕)答曰。忽悟回光入三摩。即呈偈曰。本來妙虛靈。清凈自圓明。處處無貪染。迥脫六根塵。祖曰。常當如然。宜善保任。涵養純粹。可嗣天洞。復囑一偈。曹溪源演紹如今。密密綿綿至英靈。囑汝恒常宜保守。時當續焰耀祖庭。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 效祖傳。
茲者正檀（Zhe Dan）
法號香林（Xiang Lin），是閩縣張氏之子。天性溫柔，仁慈孝義，精進修行齋戒，志向高尚賢達。毅然捨棄家業，出家修道，師從天鑒禪師（Tianjian Chanshi）。勤懇處理僧務，侍奉師長恭敬順從，待人和藹謙遜。一日思索，無上妙道，特地虔誠，恭敬地來到祖師的禪室，跪拜在座前。祖師見狀問道：『你堪當棟樑之材嗎？』正檀回答說：『應當繼承古代的規模。』祖師說：『現在就揮一斧如何？』正檀回答說：『當下薩婆訶（S婆訶，意為迅速成就）。』隨即說偈語道：『一道靈光遍佈太虛，十方普照沒有剩餘。眼前拍掌其中的奧妙，古月清泉應合本來的如如。』祖師詰問道：『是什麼奧妙？』正檀上前，拈香說道：『恭敬地為普天下共同供養。』祖師說：『是什麼應合本來的如如？』正檀行問訊禮后回到原來的位置。祖師便認可了他，說：『應該深入涵養，淘汰雜質，精益求精。』可以繼承天鑒的衣缽。又囑咐了一首偈語：『佛祖的心印傳到如今，燈燈相續火焰相承。慶賀你宿世的因緣都有份，紹隆末法時代弘揚中興。』
茲者正恕（Zheng Shu）
法號晧泉（Hao Quan），是福清縣鄭氏之子。天性仁慈，立身孝道，精進修行齋戒，立志脫離塵世的勞苦。師從天洞禪師（Tiandong Chanshi），精通佛教教理，研究玄妙精微。祖師一日見到他，問道：『日常的生涯如何？』正恕回答說：『侍奉師長和大眾，難免有所疏漏。』祖師說：『不要追逐外在的聲色。』正恕回答說：『忽然醒悟迴光返照進入三摩地（Samadhi，意為禪定）。』隨即呈上偈語說：『本來妙有虛靈，清凈自然圓明。處處沒有貪戀染著，完全脫離六根的塵勞。』祖師說：『應當常常如此，好好地保持。』應該好好地保持，涵養純粹，可以繼承天洞的衣缽。又囑咐了一首偈語：『曹溪的源流演化傳承到如今，綿密不斷直到英靈。囑咐你恒常應該保守，時機到來繼續發揚光大祖庭。』
【English Translation】 English version Following the Ancestral Tradition.
This is Zheng Tan (Zheng Tan, meaning correct sincerity)
His Dharma name is Xiang Lin (Xiang Lin, meaning fragrant forest), and he is the son of the Zhang family of Min County. He is gentle by nature, kind, filial, and righteous. He diligently practices abstinence and holds high aspirations. He resolutely abandoned his family ties, left the mundane world to study the Dao, and became a disciple of Chan Master Tianjian (Tianjian Chanshi). He diligently attended to monastic affairs, respectfully served his teacher, and treated others with humility and kindness. One day, contemplating the supreme and wonderful Dao, he sincerely and respectfully went to the ancestral chamber and prostrated before the seat. The Patriarch, seeing him, asked: 'Are you capable of being a pillar?' Zheng Tan replied: 'I should inherit the ancient scale.' The Patriarch said: 'What about wielding an axe right now?' Zheng Tan replied: 'Immediately Svaha (Svaha, meaning may it be well said).' Then he spoke a verse: 'A ray of spiritual light pervades the great void, illuminating all directions without remainder. The wonder of clapping hands right now, the ancient moon and clear spring should be like the original.' The Patriarch questioned: 'What is that wonder?' Zheng Tan stepped forward, picked up incense, and said: 'Respectfully offering to all in common.' The Patriarch said: 'What is it that should be like the original?' Zheng Tan made a respectful inquiry and returned to his original position. The Patriarch then approved of him, saying: 'You should deeply cultivate, eliminate impurities, and refine yourself.' He can inherit Tianjian's mantle. He also entrusted a verse: 'The mind-seal of the Buddhas and Patriarchs has been passed down to this day, lamp after lamp continuing the flame. Congratulations that you have a share in the karmic connections of past lives, to promote and revive the Dharma in the future age.'
This is Zheng Shu (Zheng Shu, meaning correct forgiveness)
His Dharma name is Hao Quan (Hao Quan, meaning bright spring), and he is the son of the Zheng family of Fuqing County. He is kind by nature, establishes himself in filial piety, diligently practices abstinence, and aspires to be free from the suffering of the mundane world. He became a disciple of Chan Master Tiandong (Tiandong Chanshi), mastering Buddhist doctrines and studying profound subtleties. One day, the Patriarch saw him and asked: 'How is your daily life?' Zheng Shu replied: 'Serving the teacher and the community, I inevitably make mistakes.' The Patriarch said: 'Do not chase after external sounds and sights.' Zheng Shu replied: 'Suddenly awakened, I turn the light inward and enter Samadhi (Samadhi, meaning meditative absorption).' Then he presented a verse: 'Originally wonderful and ethereal, pure and naturally perfect. Everywhere without greed or attachment, completely free from the defilements of the six senses.' The Patriarch said: 'You should always be like this, and take good care of yourself.' You should take good care of yourself, cultivate purity, and can inherit Tiandong's mantle. He also entrusted a verse: 'The source of Caoxi has evolved and been passed down to this day, closely and continuously until the heroic spirit. I entrust you to constantly preserve it, and when the time comes, continue to carry forward and glorify the ancestral temple.'
茲者正鍉
法號琦泉。是福清縣夏氏之子也。稟性仁慧。立心公行。小惡葷鮮。長好文言。因親早喪。欲報無由。洗心齋戒。投誠聖真。愿父母以超升。舍功名而學道。脫塵出家于雙隆。受業天洞禪師處。祖命盡錄妙空宗教。一日思惟前聖后賢。皆悉為法忘軀。燈燈續焰。耀古亙今。吾何人哉。自屈己靈。如今不達。徒勞後悔。䖍誠入室。祖見問曰。汝名什麼。答曰正鍉。祖曰。正鍉耀光明。宜且修藏待時用。(正鍉)答曰。般若本靈通。從此真參而頓現。即呈偈曰。體本無生空寂寂。圓明普應妙無極。昭然頓脫塵根境。自在混融樂聖真。祖曰。普應什麼。(正鍉)高聲叫師尊。祖曰。如何是自在處。(正鍉)合掌當胸。默然良久。祖即印可。宜善保任。直至真純。當嗣天洞。復囑一偈。臨濟宗風格外高。聯芳衍慶繼英豪。囑汝拳拳宜珍重。時當覺后唱祖歌。
茲者正膛
號敬泉。是福清縣張氏子也。稟性溫良。立心正直。崇仁履義。忠信力行。雙親早喪。一心慕道。脫塵出家。擇賢訪友。受業于天洞禪師。勤務于僧行德首。晝夜辛勤。自他不二。一日見眾。遞相究竟。欲求菩提。明心為本。自愧思惟。人人有志。廓徹玄微。我慧何遲。今尤未解。於是切心。恭入祖室。叩拜祖前。惟希開示。祖
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 這位是正鍉（法號）， 法號琦泉。是福清縣夏氏之子。天性仁慈聰慧，立身處世公正無私。從小厭惡葷腥，長大后喜愛文章。因為父母早逝，想要報答卻無從下手，於是洗心革面，齋戒沐浴，虔誠地皈依聖真，愿父母能夠超脫昇天，捨棄功名利祿而學習道法。在雙隆寺剃度出家，在天洞禪師處學習。天洞禪師將妙空宗教的全部內容都傳授給他。一日，正鍉（法號）思索前代的聖賢和後來的賢士，都爲了佛法而忘記自身，佛法的燈火代代相傳，光耀古代，照亮今天。我又是怎樣的人呢？如果現在不能領悟自己的靈性，將來徒勞後悔。於是虔誠地進入禪房。天洞禪師見到他，問道：『你叫什麼名字？』正鍉（法號）回答說：『正鍉（法號）。』天洞禪師說：『正鍉（法號）光芒四射，應該好好修養，等待時機到來。』正鍉（法號）回答說：『般若智慧本來就靈通。』從此真正參悟而頓悟。於是呈上一首偈語說：『本體本無生，空寂而無聲，圓明普照應，妙用無止境。昭然頓悟，脫離塵世的束縛，自在混融，快樂似神仙。』天洞禪師問：『如何是普應？』正鍉（法號）高聲叫道：『師尊！』天洞禪師問：『如何是自在處？』正鍉（法號）合掌當胸，沉默了很久。天洞禪師就印可了他的證悟，說：『應該好好保持，直到達到真純的境界，將來可以繼承天洞的衣缽。』又囑咐了一首偈語，具有臨濟宗的風格：『芳香的宗風延續慶典，繼承英俊豪傑。囑咐你拳拳在念，要好好珍惜。當時機成熟覺悟之後，就唱響祖師的歌。』 這位是正膛（法號）， 號敬泉。是福清縣張氏之子。天性溫和善良，立身處世正直不阿。崇尚仁義，履行道義，忠誠守信，努力踐行。雙親早逝，一心向慕佛道。脫離塵世出家，選擇賢能之人，拜訪良師益友，在天洞禪師處學習，勤勤懇懇地侍奉僧行德首。日夜辛勤，視人己為一體。一日，看到眾人互相探討，想要尋求菩提，以明心為根本。自己慚愧地思索，人人都有志向，能夠通達玄妙的道理，我的智慧為何如此遲鈍，至今尚未理解。於是下定決心，恭敬地進入禪師的房間，叩拜在禪師面前，只希望得到開示。天洞禪師...
【English Translation】 English version: This is Zheng Di (Dharma name), Dharma name Qiquan. He was the son of the Xia family in Fuqing County. He was born with benevolence and wisdom, and he was fair and selfless in his conduct. He disliked meat and fish from a young age, and he loved literature when he grew up. Because his parents died early, he had no way to repay them, so he washed his heart and fasted, sincerely converting to the Holy Truth, wishing his parents could transcend and ascend to heaven, abandoning fame and fortune to study the Dharma. He was tonsured and became a monk at Shuanglong Temple, studying under Zen Master Tiandong. Zen Master Tiandong taught him all the contents of the Miaokong religion. One day, Zheng Di (Dharma name) thought about the saints of the past and the virtuous of the future, all of whom forgot themselves for the sake of the Dharma, and the lamp of the Dharma was passed down from generation to generation, shining on ancient times and illuminating today. What kind of person am I? If I cannot understand my own spirituality now, I will regret it in vain in the future. So he entered the meditation room with sincerity. Zen Master Tiandong saw him and asked, 'What is your name?' Zheng Di (Dharma name) replied, 'Zheng Di (Dharma name).' Zen Master Tiandong said, 'Zheng Di (Dharma name) shines brightly, you should cultivate well and wait for the opportunity to come.' Zheng Di (Dharma name) replied, 'Prajna wisdom is inherently intelligent.' From then on, he truly practiced and suddenly realized. So he presented a verse saying: 'The essence is unborn, empty and silent, the perfect light shines universally, the wonderful function is limitless. Suddenly enlightened, freed from the shackles of the world, free and harmonious, happy like a god.' Zen Master Tiandong asked, 'What is universal response?' Zheng Di (Dharma name) shouted loudly, 'Master!' Zen Master Tiandong asked, 'What is the place of freedom?' Zheng Di (Dharma name) put his palms together in front of his chest and remained silent for a long time. Zen Master Tiandong then approved his enlightenment, saying, 'You should maintain it well until you reach the realm of true purity, and you can inherit the mantle of Tiandong in the future.' He also instructed a verse, with the style of the Linji sect: 'The fragrant sect style continues the celebration, inheriting the heroes. I urge you to keep it in mind and cherish it well. When the time is ripe and you are enlightened, sing the song of the patriarch.' This is Zheng Tang (Dharma name), Also known as Jingquan. He was the son of the Zhang family in Fuqing County. He was born with a gentle and kind nature, and he was upright and unyielding in his conduct. He admired benevolence and righteousness, practiced morality, was loyal and trustworthy, and worked hard to practice. His parents died early, and he yearned for the Buddhist path with all his heart. He left the world and became a monk, choosing virtuous people and visiting good teachers and helpful friends, studying under Zen Master Tiandong, and diligently serving the monk Xingdeshou. He worked hard day and night, regarding others and himself as one. One day, he saw everyone discussing each other, wanting to seek Bodhi, taking the clarification of the mind as the foundation. He reflected with shame, everyone has aspirations, able to understand the profound and subtle principles, why is my wisdom so slow, and I have not yet understood it. So he made up his mind, respectfully entered the Zen master's room, kowtowed before the Zen master, only hoping to receive guidance. Zen Master Tiandong...
曰。日用事如何。答曰。討柴充典座。祖曰。諦省是誰力。答曰。違心皆是我。即說偈曰。本來無形跡。包遍及大千。處處無遮礙。常放白光明。祖曰。如何無遮礙(正膛)高聲唸佛。祖曰。大千將甚包。(正膛)默然良久。祖印如然。淘汰磨光。宜嗣天洞。復囑一偈。栽松負舂祖家風。正宗心印理皆同。宿緣慶會承斯旨。囑汝時當紹祖隆。
茲者正鋮
號珍泉。是三山林氏子也。稟性仁慈。宿植德本。幼志清修。長近賢良。思親恩之罔極。念光陰之迅速。洗心滌慮。齋戒虔誠。愿雙親獲福善。立一志學菩提。塵出於天資和尚。法習於大乘要妙。一日往來祖室。見於法筵龍象。言言超格。句句合宗。聯芳祖道。紹隆佛種。(正鋮)慚愧不已。彼是大夫。吾何人哉。彷彿不達。空筵歲月。於是志誠。稽首座前。祖見問曰。出家為何因。答曰。脫塵要明心。祖曰。汝心在何處。答曰。見聞即當人。說偈呈曰。本來無塵礙。清凈由自在。般若常現前。光明周沙界。祖曰。什麼的周沙界。(正鋮)拜一拜。唸佛一聲。祖曰。如何由自在。(正鋮)合掌歸本位。祖即印可。善自扶持。宜嗣天資。復囑一偈。靈山慈指古佛心。歷代相承至如今。囑付英才宜尊重。時當續焰耀祖庭。
僧正泰
法號弘隱。乃
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 問：日常事務如何處理？答：砍柴來供給典座使用。祖師問：仔細看看是誰的力量？答：違背本心的都是我。於是說了偈語：本來沒有形跡，包容遍及大千世界。處處沒有遮擋阻礙，常放白色的光明。祖師問：如何沒有遮擋阻礙？（正膛）高聲唸佛。祖師問：大千世界用什麼來包容？（正膛）沉默了很久。祖師印可瞭如然，經過淘汰磨礪，適合繼承天洞的衣缽。又囑咐了一首偈語：栽松負舂是祖師家的家風，正宗的心印道理都相同。前世的因緣慶幸今生相會，繼承這個旨意，囑咐你當時應當紹隆祖師的道統。
正鋮，法號珍泉，是三山林氏的兒子。天性仁慈，前世種下德行的根本。從小立志清修，長大后親近賢良。思念父母的恩情沒有窮盡，想到光陰的迅速流逝。洗心滌慮，齋戒虔誠。愿雙親獲得福善，立下志向學習菩提。塵出於天資和尚，學習大乘的精妙之處。一日往來祖室，見到法筵上的龍象，言語超凡脫俗，句句符合宗門。聯芳祖道，紹隆佛種。（正鋮）感到慚愧不已，他們是大夫，我算什麼呢？彷彿不能通達，空度歲月。於是真誠地稽首座前。祖師見他問道：出家是爲了什麼？答：脫離塵世，要明白自己的心。祖師問：你的心在哪裡？答：見聞就是當人。說了偈語呈上：本來沒有塵埃阻礙，清凈自在。般若智慧常常顯現，光明周遍沙界。祖師問：什麼周遍沙界？（正鋮）拜了一拜，唸了一聲佛。祖師問：如何自在？（正鋮）合掌回到本位。祖師就印可了他，好好扶持，適合繼承天資的衣缽。又囑咐了一首偈語：靈山會上釋迦牟尼佛慈悲的手指，是古代佛的心印，歷代相承直到如今。囑咐英才應當尊重，當時應當延續火焰，光耀祖庭。
僧人正泰，法號弘隱，乃
【English Translation】 English version He asked: 'How are daily affairs handled?' He answered: 'Chopping firewood to supply the cook.' The Patriarch asked: 'Examine carefully whose power it is.' He answered: 'Whatever goes against my heart is me.' Then he spoke a verse: 'Originally without form or trace, encompassing and pervading the great chiliocosm. Everywhere without obstruction, constantly emitting white light.' The Patriarch asked: 'How is it without obstruction?' (Zheng Tang) loudly recited the Buddha's name. The Patriarch asked: 'What does the great chiliocosm use to encompass?' (Zheng Tang) remained silent for a long time. The Patriarch approved of Ruran, having been refined and polished, suitable to inherit the lineage of Tiandong. He further entrusted a verse: 'Planting pines and carrying rice are the ancestral family style, the orthodox mind-seal principles are all the same. Past karmic connections are fortunate to meet this intention, entrusting you to continue the ancestral tradition when the time comes.'
Zhengcheng, with the Dharma name Zhenquan, was the son of the Lin family of the Three Mountains. He was naturally kind and had planted the roots of virtue in past lives. He aspired to pure cultivation from a young age and associated with the virtuous when he grew up. Thinking of the boundless kindness of his parents, and mindful of the swift passage of time, he cleansed his heart and purified his thoughts, fasting and being sincerely devout. He wished his parents to obtain blessings and goodness, and resolved to study Bodhi. Chen came from the monk Tianzi, and studied the essential mysteries of Mahayana. One day, he visited the ancestral chamber and saw the dragons and elephants at the Dharma assembly, their words surpassing the ordinary and every sentence in accordance with the sect. Linking the fragrance of the ancestral path, continuing the Buddha-seed. (Zhengcheng) felt ashamed, 'They are great officials, what am I?' Seeming unable to understand, he spent his years in vain. Therefore, he sincerely prostrated before the seat. The Patriarch saw him and asked: 'What is the reason for leaving home?' He answered: 'To escape the dust and clarify the mind.' The Patriarch asked: 'Where is your mind?' He answered: 'Seeing and hearing is the very person.' He presented a verse: 'Originally without dust or obstruction, pure and free. Prajna wisdom constantly appears, its light pervading the realms of sand.' The Patriarch asked: 'What pervades the realms of sand?' (Zhengcheng) bowed once and recited the Buddha's name once. The Patriarch asked: 'How is it free?' (Zhengcheng) folded his palms and returned to his original position. The Patriarch then approved of him, 'Take good care of yourself, you are suitable to inherit the lineage of Tianzi.' He further entrusted a verse: 'The compassionate finger of Shakyamuni Buddha at Ling Mountain is the mind-seal of the ancient Buddhas, passed down through generations to this day. Entrusting this to a talented person, you should respect it, and when the time comes, continue the flame and illuminate the ancestral courtyard.'
The monk Zhengtai, with the Dharma name Hongyin, is
閩縣龍臺張氏之子也。稟性仁慈。宿慧敷榮。早喪雙親。髫年有志。孝思嚴慈。恩大罔極。立心齋戒。仰叩聖真。愿親脫苦。速超天界。奮心出塵。頓往高觀。投誠天章禪和尚。教授戒法。學菩提。精研大乘。通明悲智。藥傳神效。威靈法要。圓頓了義。一日思惟。世尊拈花。碧祖直指。(正泰)切窮斯旨。愧未悟入。特發虔誠。往入祖室。稽首座前。乞求垂示。祖見問曰。是何人。答曰。是正泰。祖曰。正泰陽春令。萬物增輝由本真。答曰。靈明顯化機。二諦融通成等覺。即說偈曰。清凈本來春。普現昭萬物。一理悉融通。廓達無為佛。祖曰。春到來。(正泰)慈容喜色。進前問訊。祖曰。如何是無為佛。(泰)合掌當胸。復還本位。祖印如然。宜善保任。直至真純。當嗣天章。復囑一偈。少室一花五葉開。聯芳不替至賢才。囑汝涵養純真妙。時當接續耀祖臺。
茲者果騰
號紹泉。是福州萬安所千兵黃氏之子也。稟性仁賢。立心耿直。思親罔極之恩。愧子無心之報。沉心滌慮。齋戒䖍誠。歸依能仁。信奉法僧。仰三寶以慈悲。愿雙親而超證。見浮世之匪堅。出塵勞而學道。看誦大乘。研究玄妙。六度圓修。四流頓棄。欲冀無上宗風。奈然未達妙指。一日䖍誠。敬入師室。趨拜座前。師見問曰。是誰。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 他是閩縣龍臺張氏的兒子，天性仁慈，宿慧煥發。早年喪失雙親，年幼時就立下志向，孝順父母，感念父母恩情深重無以回報。他立志齋戒，虔誠地向聖賢祈禱，希望父母脫離苦海，迅速升入天界。於是他決心出家，前往高觀寺，誠心拜天章禪和尚為師，學習戒律，研習菩提（覺悟），精研大乘佛法，通達悲智。他用藥靈驗，掌握威靈的法要，領悟圓頓的真義。一天，他思索世尊拈花、碧祖直指的禪意，深感自己未能領悟，於是虔誠地前往祖師的房間，跪拜在座前，請求開示。祖師見他，問道：『你是何人？』他回答：『我是正泰。』祖師說：『正泰，陽春時節，萬物增輝，皆因本真。』他回答說：『靈明顯化機，二諦（真諦和俗諦）融通，成就等覺（無上正等正覺）。』隨即說偈語：『清凈本來春，普現昭萬物，一理悉融通，廓達無為佛。』祖師說：『春到來。』正泰面露慈容，滿懷喜悅，上前問訊。祖師說：『如何是無為佛？』正泰合掌當胸，回到原來的位置。祖師印可了他的見解，說：『好好保持，直至純真，將來可以繼承天章的衣缽。』又囑咐了一首偈語：『少室一花五葉開，聯芳不替至賢才，囑汝涵養純真妙，時當接續耀祖臺。』
後來，果騰，法號紹泉，是福州萬安所千兵黃氏的兒子。他天性仁慈賢良，心地耿直。感念父母的深恩，慚愧自己無以回報。他沉心靜慮，齋戒虔誠，歸依能仁（釋迦牟尼佛），信奉佛法僧三寶，仰仗三寶的慈悲，希望父母超脫苦難。他看透世事的虛幻，出離塵世，學習佛道，誦讀大乘經典，研究玄妙的義理，修習六度（佈施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定、般若），捨棄四流（欲流、有流、見流、無明流）。他希望能夠領悟無上的宗風，但尚未通達其中的妙處。一天，他虔誠地進入師父的房間，趨步拜倒在座前。師父見他，問道：『你是誰？』
【English Translation】 English version: He was the son of the Zhang family of Longtai in Min County. He was naturally kind and possessed innate wisdom. He lost both parents early in life and aspired from a young age to be filial to his parents, feeling deeply grateful for their boundless kindness. He resolved to observe齋戒 (zhaijie, fasting and abstinence) and earnestly prayed to the sages, hoping his parents would be freed from suffering and quickly ascend to the heavens. Determined to leave the mundane world, he went to Gaoguan Temple and sincerely became a disciple of Chan Master Tianzhang, learning the precepts, studying Bodhi (enlightenment), and delving into Mahayana Buddhism. He became proficient in compassion and wisdom, his medicines were miraculously effective, he mastered the essential methods of spiritual power, and he understood the complete and perfect meaning. One day, contemplating the Buddha's flower-wielding and Bixu's direct pointing, he felt ashamed that he had not yet grasped their essence. Therefore, he devoutly went to the abbot's room, prostrated before the seat, and begged for guidance. The abbot, seeing him, asked, 'Who are you?' He replied, 'I am Zhengtai.' The abbot said, 'Zhengtai, in the spring season, all things flourish and shine because of their original nature.' He replied, 'The spiritual manifestation is the mechanism of transformation; the two truths (conventional truth and ultimate truth) merge to achieve complete enlightenment (Anuttara-Samyak-Sambodhi).' Then he recited a verse: 'Purity is the original spring, universally manifesting and illuminating all things. One principle completely merges and penetrates, reaching the unconditioned Buddha.' The abbot said, 'Spring has arrived.' Zhengtai, with a compassionate face and joyful expression, stepped forward to inquire. The abbot said, 'What is the unconditioned Buddha?' Zhengtai clasped his hands to his chest and returned to his original position. The abbot affirmed his understanding, saying, 'Cherish it well, until it is pure and true. In the future, you can inherit Tianzhang's mantle.' He also entrusted him with a verse: 'One flower with five petals blooms in Shaoshi, the linked fragrance will not cease until a worthy talent appears. I entrust you to cultivate the pure and true mystery; the time will come when you will continue to illuminate the ancestral platform.'
Later, Guoteng, with the Dharma name Shaoquan, was the son of the Huang family, a thousand-household soldier of Wan'an in Fuzhou. He was naturally kind and virtuous, and his heart was upright. He felt deeply grateful for his parents' profound kindness and ashamed that he could not repay them. He calmed his mind and purified his thoughts, observing齋戒 (zhaijie, fasting and abstinence) with sincerity and devotion. He took refuge in Sakyamuni Buddha (the Benevolent One), and believed in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha (the Three Jewels), relying on the compassion of the Three Jewels, hoping his parents would transcend suffering. Seeing the impermanence of the floating world, he left the mundane world to study the Way, reciting Mahayana scriptures, studying the profound principles, practicing the Six Paramitas (generosity, morality, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom), and abandoning the Four Streams (sense-desire, becoming, views, and ignorance). He hoped to comprehend the supreme teachings, but had not yet grasped their subtle essence. One day, he devoutly entered his teacher's room and prostrated before the seat. The teacher, seeing him, asked, 'Who are you?'
答曰。是果騰。師曰。果騰游法界。飄沉由己當自觀。答曰。智度入覺海。圓修在我顯真明。即說偈曰。本來真平等。光明應十方。頓悟回光照。清凈體用全。師印如然。宜深涵養。直至真純。復囑一偈。少室巖前一枝春。聯芳紹繼至東君。付囑知音宜珍重。時當覺后闡宗風。
茲者正恭
號月泉。是福清縣率氏之子也。稟性仁慈。立心孝義。見浮世之匪堅。思無常之迅速。洗心滌慮。投誠於三尊。決志修行。研究於一乘。請益於天洞禪師。恭受于菩薩尊戒。一日往參祖室。見聞龍象勝眾。遞相詰言。修行不明心性。非為究竟。(正恭)思惟。愧今不悟。后追何及。䖍誠直入祖室。叩拜座前。祖曰。曾作什麼來。答曰。持齋念彌陀。祖曰。志願何究竟。答曰。從聞入三摩。祖曰。是誰持齋。答曰。從吾發達。祖曰。從聞入三摩。是什麼道理。(正恭)拜一拜。起身合掌當胸。默然良久。即呈偈曰。菩提從心發。明鏡光皎潔。本來妙圓成。處處皆通徹。祖印如然。宜善扶持。深淘涵養。直至真純。復囑一偈。從聞入三摩。親覲古彌陀。囑汝宜尊重。時當覺后豪。
茲者正愈
號期泉。是福清縣魏氏子也。稟性仁慧。立心正直。孝行虔誠。修持齋戒。愿雙親以超天界。決一志而趣玄猷。請益月潭
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： （正恭）回答說：『是果騰。』天洞禪師說：『果騰遊歷法界，漂泊沉淪由自己，應當自我觀照。』（正恭）回答說：『智慧進入覺悟的海洋，圓滿的修持在我自身顯現真明。』隨即說偈語：『本來就是真平等，光明照應十方。頓悟之後迴光返照，清凈的本體和作用就都圓滿了。』天洞禪師印可說：『是這樣，應當深入涵養，直至達到真純。』又囑咐一首偈語：『少室山巖前的一枝春，美好的花朵相繼延續到東君（春神）。囑咐知音之人要珍重，時機到來覺悟之後闡揚宗風。』
這位正恭，法號月泉，是福清縣率氏的兒子。天性仁慈，立心孝義。看到浮世的虛幻不實，想到無常的迅速到來，洗心滌慮，虔誠皈依于佛、法、僧三寶。決心修行，研究佛法的一乘妙理。向天洞禪師請教，恭敬地接受了菩薩的尊貴戒律。一天前往參拜祖師的禪室，見到聽到龍象（比喻高僧）殊勝的眾人，互相詰問，修行不明白心性，就不是究竟的（解脫）。（正恭）心想，慚愧如今還不覺悟，以後追趕哪裡還來得及。虔誠地直接進入祖師的禪室，叩拜在座位前。天洞禪師說：『你曾經做了什麼？』（正恭）回答說：『持齋唸誦彌陀（阿彌陀佛）。』天洞禪師說：『你的志願是什麼？』（正恭）回答說：『從聽聞而進入三摩地（禪定）。』天洞禪師說：『是誰在持齋？』（正恭）回答說：『是從我的意識發起的。』天洞禪師說：『從聽聞而進入三摩地，是什麼道理？』（正恭）拜了一拜，起身合掌當胸，沉默了很久，隨即呈上一首偈語：『菩提從心中生髮，明鏡般的光明皎潔。本來就是妙用圓成，處處都是通達透徹。』天洞禪師印可說：『是這樣，應當好好扶持，深入淘洗涵養，直至達到真純。』又囑咐一首偈語：『從聽聞而進入三摩地，親自覲見古代的彌陀（阿彌陀佛）。囑咐你要尊重，時機到來覺悟之後成為豪傑。』
這位正愈，法號期泉，是福清縣魏氏的兒子。天性仁慈聰慧，立心正直。孝行虔誠，修持齋戒，愿雙親能夠超脫天界。堅定一個志向而趨向玄妙的佛法。向月潭（禪師名號）請教
【English Translation】 English version: (Zheng Gong) replied: 'It is Guo Teng.' The Chan Master Tiandong said: 'Guo Teng travels the Dharma realm, drifting and sinking is up to oneself, one should observe oneself.' (Zheng Gong) replied: 'Wisdom enters the ocean of enlightenment, perfect cultivation manifests true clarity in myself.' Then he spoke a verse: 'Originally, it is true equality, the light responds to the ten directions. After sudden enlightenment, the light shines back, the pure essence and function are complete.' The Chan Master Tiandong approved, saying: 'It is so, one should deeply cultivate, until reaching true purity.' He further instructed with a verse: 'A branch of spring in front of the Shao Shi mountain rock, beautiful flowers continue to the Lord of Spring (the spring god). Entrusting the intimate friend to cherish, when the time comes, after enlightenment, propagate the sect's style.'
This Zheng Gong, with the Dharma name Yue Quan, is the son of the Shu clan of Fuqing County. He is naturally kind and establishes his heart with filial piety. Seeing the unreality of the floating world, thinking of the swiftness of impermanence, he washes his heart and mind, sincerely taking refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). He is determined to cultivate, studying the One Vehicle (Ekayana) of the Buddha's teachings. He sought instruction from Chan Master Tiandong, respectfully receiving the noble precepts of the Bodhisattva. One day, he went to visit the ancestral chamber, seeing and hearing the magnificent assembly of dragon elephants (a metaphor for eminent monks), mutually questioning each other, cultivating without understanding the nature of the mind is not ultimate (liberation). (Zheng Gong) thought, ashamed that he is not yet enlightened, how can he catch up later. He sincerely entered the ancestral chamber directly, prostrating before the seat. Chan Master Tiandong said: 'What have you been doing?' (Zheng Gong) replied: 'Holding fast and reciting Amitabha (Amitabha Buddha).' Chan Master Tiandong said: 'What is your aspiration?' (Zheng Gong) replied: 'From hearing, entering Samadhi (meditative absorption).' Chan Master Tiandong said: 'Who is holding fast?' (Zheng Gong) replied: 'It is initiated from my consciousness.' Chan Master Tiandong said: 'From hearing, entering Samadhi, what is the principle?' (Zheng Gong) bowed once, stood up with palms together in front of his chest, remained silent for a long time, and then presented a verse: 'Bodhi arises from the heart, the light of the bright mirror is clear and pure. Originally, it is wonderfully complete, everywhere is thorough and transparent.' Chan Master Tiandong approved, saying: 'It is so, one should support it well, deeply refine and cultivate, until reaching true purity.' He further instructed with a verse: 'From hearing, entering Samadhi, personally seeing the ancient Amitabha (Amitabha Buddha). Entrusting you to respect it, when the time comes, after enlightenment, become a hero.'
This Zheng Yu, with the Dharma name Qi Quan, is the son of the Wei clan of Fuqing County. He is naturally kind and intelligent, establishing his heart with uprightness. His filial conduct is sincere, cultivating abstinence and precepts, wishing his parents to transcend the heavenly realms. He is determined to pursue the profound Dharma. He sought instruction from Yue Tan (Chan Master's name)
禪師。敬奉菩薩戒法。一日往參祖室。見諸僧善。遞相究竟。言辭美妙。解悟真明。(正愈)慚惶未達大意。一日專誠入室。祖見問曰。汝是什麼人。答曰。為佛真的子。祖曰。曾用誰家風。答曰。邪外亦不舉。祖曰。真佛即不問。如何是的子。(正愈)叩頭一下。祖曰。如何是真佛。(正愈)問訊斂手歸位。即呈偈曰。般若常不滅。如如觀自在。本來妙圓通。遍處無遮礙。祖印如然。宜善保持。淘汰深隱。直至真純粹妙。嗣于天洞。復囑一偈。祖燈聯續焰。綿綿古至今。紹繼宜珍重。囑汝第相承。
茲者果旸
號大升。是候官縣林氏之子也。宿植德本。稟性慈良。立心孝義。決志堅剛。思親恩德。至大莫及。無常迅速。生死事大。若不修心。將何可托。於是洗心齋戒。信念虔誠。仗三寶大慈悲。愿雙親獲福善。進趣玄猷。洞徹妙道。參師訪友。抉擇身心。息妄歸真。須憑法則。一日特誠。往求師指。師見問曰。汝名什麼。答曰。是果旸。師曰。果旸耀法界。頓悟圓明入聖真。答曰。真心應塵剎。廓徹虛靈證菩提。即說偈曰。心性本虛靈。清凈自圓明。了了無掛礙。頓入極樂城。師印如然。宜善保養。直至真純。復囑一偈。靈山一枝遠遞來。始知優缽火中開。吾今付囑宜尊重。時當耀祖覺后才。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 禪師（Zen master）敬奉菩薩戒法，一日前往參拜祖師的禪室，見到眾僧友善，互相探討佛法至理，言辭美妙，對佛法的理解領悟真實而透徹。正愈（Zhen Yu，人名）感到慚愧，自己尚未領悟佛法的大意。一日，他專心誠意地進入禪室，祖師見他便問道：『你是什麼人？』他回答說：『是佛的真子。』祖師說：『曾用過誰家的家風？』他回答說：『邪門外道我一概不採納。』祖師說：『真佛暫且不問，如何才是的子？』正愈（Zhen Yu）叩頭一下。祖師說：『如何是真佛？』正愈（Zhen Yu）行問訊禮，斂手退回原位，隨即呈上一偈：『般若智慧常不滅，如如不動觀自在。本來妙用圓滿通達，任何地方都沒有遮擋阻礙。』祖師認可了他的見解，說：『應當好好保持這種覺悟，淘汰深藏的迷惑，直至達到真實純粹的境界。』後來，正愈（Zhen Yu）繼承了天洞（Tian Dong，地名）的法脈，祖師又囑咐了一首偈：『祖師的燈火聯綿不絕，從古至今延續不斷。繼承者應當珍重，囑咐你一代代相傳。』 茲者果旸（Guo Yang，人名），號大升（Da Sheng，法號），是候官縣（Houguan County，地名）林氏的兒子。他前世就種下了深厚的善根，天性慈悲善良，立志孝順仁義，決心堅定剛強。他感念父母的恩德，深重無比。深感世事無常，生死是大事，如果不修心，將依靠什麼呢？於是他洗心齋戒，信念虔誠，仰仗三寶的大慈悲力，愿雙親獲得福報善果。他努力進取玄妙的佛法，洞徹精妙的道理，參訪師友，決斷身心，止息妄念，迴歸真如，必須憑藉佛法的法則。一日，他特別誠心地前去請求師父指點。師父見他便問道：『你叫什麼名字？』他回答說：『是果旸（Guo Yang）。』師父說：『果旸（Guo Yang）的光芒照耀法界，頓悟圓滿光明，進入聖人的境界。』他回答說：『真心應現於塵世，廓然通徹，證得菩提。』隨即說了一首偈：『心性本來虛空靈妙，清凈自然圓滿光明。明明白白沒有牽掛阻礙，頓然進入極樂的城池。』師父認可了他的見解，說：『應當好好保養這種覺悟，直至達到真實純粹的境界。』又囑咐了一首偈：『靈山（Lingshan，地名，也指佛陀說法之地）的一枝法脈遠遠傳遞而來，才知道優缽羅花（Utpala，花名，象徵稀有和純潔）能在火焰中開放。我今天將法脈付囑給你，應當尊重，當時機成熟時，要光耀祖師，覺悟後人。』
【English Translation】 English version The Zen master revered the Bodhisattva precepts. One day, he went to visit the ancestral chamber and saw the monks were kind, discussing the ultimate principles of Buddhism with beautiful words, and their understanding of the Dharma was genuine and thorough. Zhen Yu (name) felt ashamed that he had not yet grasped the main idea of the Dharma. One day, he entered the chamber with sincerity. The master saw him and asked, 'Who are you?' He replied, 'I am a true son of the Buddha.' The master said, 'Whose family style have you used?' He replied, 'I do not adopt any heretical or external paths.' The master said, 'The true Buddha is not questioned for now, how is it to be a son?' Zhen Yu (name) bowed his head once. The master said, 'What is the true Buddha?' Zhen Yu (name) made a gesture of inquiry, folded his hands, and returned to his seat. Then he presented a verse: 'Prajna wisdom is eternally indestructible, observing with suchness and freedom. Originally wonderful and perfectly interconnected, there is no obstruction anywhere.' The master approved of his understanding and said, 'You should maintain this enlightenment well, eliminate deep-seated confusion, until you reach a state of true purity.' Later, Zhen Yu (name) inherited the Dharma lineage of Tiandong (place name). The master also instructed a verse: 'The ancestral lamp continues to burn, endlessly from ancient times to the present. Successors should cherish it, I instruct you to pass it on from generation to generation.' Guo Yang (name), also known as Da Sheng (Dharma name), was the son of the Lin family of Houguan County (place name). He had planted deep roots of virtue in his previous life, and was naturally compassionate and kind, determined to be filial and righteous, and his determination was firm and strong. He felt the kindness of his parents was immense. He deeply felt that the world is impermanent and that life and death are major events. If he did not cultivate his mind, what would he rely on? Therefore, he purified his heart and fasted, and his faith was devout. Relying on the great compassion of the Three Jewels, he wished his parents to receive blessings and good fruits. He strived to advance in the profound Dharma, thoroughly understanding the subtle principles, visiting teachers and friends, making decisions about his body and mind, stopping delusions, and returning to the truth, relying on the principles of the Dharma. One day, he went to ask his master for guidance with special sincerity. The master saw him and asked, 'What is your name?' He replied, 'It is Guo Yang (name).' The master said, 'Guo Yang's (name) light shines on the Dharma realm, suddenly realizing perfect light and entering the realm of the saints.' He replied, 'The true heart responds to the dusty world, vast and clear, proving Bodhi.' Then he said a verse: 'The nature of the mind is originally empty and spiritual, pure and naturally perfect and bright. Clearly without any attachments or obstacles, suddenly entering the city of ultimate bliss.' The master approved of his understanding and said, 'You should maintain this enlightenment well, until you reach a state of true purity.' He also instructed a verse: 'A branch of Lingshan (place name, also refers to the place where the Buddha preached) has been passed down from afar, and only then did we know that the Utpala flower (name of a flower, symbolizing rarity and purity) can bloom in the flames. Today I entrust the Dharma lineage to you, you should respect it, and when the time is right, you should glorify the ancestors and enlighten future generations.'
茲者果津
號大勝。是長樂縣卓氏之子也。稟性慈柔。孝義怡恬。思親恩難以報答。樂榮會忽以無常。愛惱相縈。得失無定。於是發心齋戒。決志修持。望三寶垂弘慈。愿雙親昇天界。誓學般若。進趣菩提。參通真妙。研究玄微。一日善友。遞相窮究。聖祖直指。格外玄猷。若不明心見性。豈達宗風的旨。因預虔誠。敬入師室。稽首叩座。師見問曰。是誰。答曰。是果津。師曰。果津千派潤。還源一點是如何。答曰。慧燈十方照。回光頃刻入真明。即說偈曰。因緣從本來。顯現大千界。寂寂體如如。返照大自在。師印如然。宜善扶持。深淘明妙。復囑一偈。靈山一枝遠遞來。始知優缽火中開。吾今付囑宜尊重。時當耀祖覺后才。
茲者正鏡
號琔泉。是建寧府建陽縣余氏之子也。稟性正直。仁慈孝義。思雙親恩廣大。信三尊道玄微。齋戒虔誠。篤存聖道。親賢擇友。所冀菩提。請益月潭禪師。求受教法。一日往參祖室。慇勤叩拜。切求慈訓。祖垂問曰。汝是何方人。答曰。與師同姓名。祖曰。生涯共有異。答曰。惟心慕大乘。祖曰。大乘即不問。如何是汝心。(正鏡)拈起一莖草。祖曰。是何與吾同。(正鏡)開眼直視。即呈偈曰。湛寂本虛靈。清凈自圓明。當機收真養。發出顯光明。祖印如然。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本
茲者果津（Guojin，人名）
號大勝（Dasheng，法號）。是長樂縣卓氏之子。天性慈悲柔和，孝順友愛，心境平和。感念父母的恩情難以報答，又哀嘆美好的聚會轉眼即逝，世事無常。愛與煩惱相互糾纏，得與失沒有定數。於是發心齋戒，立志修行，希望三寶（佛、法、僧）弘揚慈悲，祝願雙親升入天界。誓願學習般若（智慧），進取菩提（覺悟），參悟通達真理的奧妙，研究玄妙的真諦。一日，與善友互相探討，窮究聖祖（指禪宗祖師）的直接指引，以及格外玄妙的道理。若不能明心見性，怎能通達宗門的宗旨？因此預先虔誠，恭敬地進入師父的房間，稽首叩拜。師父見他，問道：『是誰？』答道：『是果津。』師父說：『果津千條支流潤澤萬物，迴歸到最初的一點是什麼？』答道：『智慧之燈照亮十方，迴光返照頃刻間進入真正的光明。』隨即說偈語：『因緣從本來，顯現大千世界。寂靜的本體如如不動，返照自身則大自在。』師父印可了他的回答，說：『很好，要好好扶持，深入探究明妙之處。』又囑咐一首偈語：『靈山（指佛陀說法之地）的一枝遠遠傳遞而來，才知道優缽羅花（U鉢羅花，一種珍稀的花）是從火焰中綻放。我如今將法囑託給你，要尊重珍惜，當時機成熟時，要光耀祖師，覺悟後人。』
茲者正鏡（Zhengjing，人名）
號琔泉（Dianquan，法號）。是建寧府建陽縣余氏之子。天性正直，仁慈孝義。感念雙親恩情廣大，相信三尊（佛、法、僧）的道理玄妙精微。齋戒虔誠，篤信聖人之道。親近賢人，選擇益友，所希望的是證得菩提（覺悟）。向月潭禪師請教，請求接受教法。一日前往參拜祖師的房間，慇勤叩拜，懇切請求慈悲教誨。祖師垂問說：『你是哪裡人？』答道：『與師父同姓名。』祖師說：『生活經歷各有不同。』答道：『只是內心仰慕大乘佛法。』祖師說：『大乘佛法暫且不問，什麼是你的心？』正鏡拈起一根草。祖師說：『這什麼與我相同？』正鏡睜大眼睛直視。隨即呈上一首偈語：『湛寂的本性本來是虛靈的，清凈自然圓滿光明。當機收斂真性涵養，發出時則顯現光明。』祖師印可了他的回答，說：『很好。』
【English Translation】 English version
Here is Guojin (果津, personal name)
Whose dharma name is Dasheng (大勝, dharma name). He is the son of the Zhuo family of Changle County. He is by nature kind and gentle, filial and amiable, with a peaceful mind. He feels that his parents' kindness is difficult to repay, and he laments that the beautiful gatherings pass in an instant, and the affairs of the world are impermanent. Love and troubles are intertwined, and gains and losses are uncertain. Therefore, he made a vow to observe precepts and fast, determined to cultivate, hoping that the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) would promote compassion, and wishing his parents to ascend to the heavens. He vowed to study Prajna (wisdom), strive for Bodhi (enlightenment), comprehend and penetrate the mysteries of truth, and study the subtle essence. One day, he and his good friends discussed with each other, thoroughly investigating the direct guidance of the Holy Ancestors (referring to the Zen patriarchs), and the extraordinarily profound principles. If one cannot understand the mind and see the nature, how can one understand the purpose of the sect? Therefore, he was sincerely prepared and respectfully entered the master's room, bowing his head and prostrating. The master saw him and asked, 'Who is it?' He replied, 'It is Guojin.' The master said, 'Guojin's thousands of tributaries nourish all things, what is it like returning to the original point?' He replied, 'The lamp of wisdom illuminates the ten directions, and returning the light shines into true brightness in an instant.' Then he said in a verse: 'Cause and condition from the beginning, manifest the great thousand worlds. The silent body is as it is, reflecting oneself is great freedom.' The master approved of his answer, saying, 'Very good, you should support it well, and deeply explore the subtle and wonderful.' He also instructed a verse: 'A branch from Ling Mountain (referring to the place where the Buddha preached) has been passed down from afar, and only then did I know that the Utpala flower (U鉢羅花, a rare flower) blooms from the flames. I now entrust the Dharma to you, you must respect and cherish it, and when the time is right, you must glorify the ancestors and enlighten future generations.'
Here is Zhengjing (正鏡, personal name)
Whose dharma name is Dianquan (琔泉, dharma name). He is the son of the Yu family of Jianyang County, Jianning Prefecture. He is by nature upright, benevolent, filial, and righteous. He feels that his parents' kindness is vast, and believes that the principles of the Three Venerables (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) are profound and subtle. He fasts and observes precepts sincerely, and firmly believes in the way of the saints. He is close to virtuous people and chooses beneficial friends, hoping to attain Bodhi (enlightenment). He asked Zen Master Yuetan for advice and requested to receive the teachings. One day, he went to pay homage to the ancestral master's room, bowing diligently and earnestly requesting compassionate instruction. The ancestral master asked, 'Where are you from?' He replied, 'I have the same name as the master.' The ancestral master said, 'Life experiences are different.' He replied, 'I only admire the Mahayana Buddhism in my heart.' The ancestral master said, 'Mahayana Buddhism will not be asked for the time being, what is your mind?' Zhengjing picked up a blade of grass. The ancestral master said, 'What is this that is the same as me?' Zhengjing opened his eyes wide and stared straight ahead. Then he presented a verse: 'The tranquil nature is originally ethereal, pure and naturally complete and bright. When the opportunity comes, collect the true nature and nurture it, and when it is released, it will manifest light.' The ancestral master approved of his answer, saying, 'Very good.'
宜善調牧。直至真純。復囑一偈。祖印遞相傳。有緣繼聯芳。囑汝宜尊重。時當播祖光。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 應當好好地調養和守護（你的心性），直到達到真實純粹的境界。我再囑咐你一首偈語：祖師的印記代代相傳，有緣分的人會繼續發揚光大。告誡你應當尊重（這份傳承），時時應當傳播祖師的光輝。（譯者註：『祖印』指禪宗的心法傳承，『祖光』指禪宗的智慧和教義）
【English Translation】 English version: You should properly cultivate and tend (your mind) until you reach the state of truth and purity. I further entrust you with a verse: The ancestral seal (Zuyin, 指禪宗的心法傳承, referring to the mind-to-mind transmission in Zen Buddhism) is passed down from generation to generation, and those with affinity will continue to flourish. I instruct you to respect (this transmission), and you should always propagate the ancestral light (Zuguan, 指禪宗的智慧和教義, referring to the wisdom and teachings of Zen Buddhism).