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English version: She was constantly revered and offered to. She lived to the age of eighty-one. She passed away in the fourth year of the Tianjian era of the Liang dynasty and was buried in Baiban Mountain. Biography of Nun Jingxian of Dongqingyuan Temple, Six Jingxian, whose lay surname was Hong, was a native of Yongshi. She resided in the East Temple of Qingyuan. She possessed administrative ability and talent and was fond of practicing Chan meditation. She extensively studied the sutras and precepts, and her speech was always based on classical texts. Although she did not lecture on the sutras, she was well-versed in the essential principles of Buddhism. Emperor Wen of the Song dynasty appreciated her. When the Prince of Xiangdong was young, he was prone to nightmares. The Emperor ordered Nun Jingxian to administer the Three Refuges (refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha) to him, and his nightmares immediately ceased. The Emperor grew even more fond of her, bestowing generous reverence and offerings, and she was highly esteemed both inside and outside the court. When Emperor Ming ascended the throne, he treated her with even greater respect and provided her with even more generous support. He continuously built monasteries and held lectures. The famous scholars of the time all revered her. Later, she oversaw the affairs of the temple for more than ten years. She lived to the age of seventy-five. She passed away in the fourth year of the Tianjian era of the Liang dynasty. In addition, there were Huigao and Baoyong, who were both well-known. Huigao diligently engaged in Chan meditation, chanting sutras, and managing the various affairs of the temple. Baoyong lectured on the 'Lotus Sutra' and was skilled in contemplation and practice. Biography of Nun Jingyuan of Zhuyuan Temple, Seven Jingyuan, whose lay surname was Shi, was a native of Julu. She possessed the wisdom of an adult from a young age. When she was five or six years old, she would often build pagodas out of sand, carve wooden statues of the Buddha, and burn incense to worship them, never tiring of it all day long. Whenever she heard people speak, she would always ask questions to fully understand the reasoning behind their words. She left home at the age of twenty. Her mother missed her dearly, and she neither ate nor slept, only drank water and maintained a vegetarian diet. Her mother tried to persuade her, but she did not listen, and this continued for seven days. From then on, she maintained a vegetarian diet and observed the precepts for a long time. She diligently practiced patience and endured hardship, not because she was urged or encouraged by others, but out of her own volition. Her teachers and friends all praised and admired her, and people from far and near commended her. Emperor Wen of the Qi dynasty greatly admired her, providing her with the four requisites (food, clothing, bedding, and medicine), and messengers and believers came in an endless stream. She lived to the age of seventy-one and passed away in the fifth year of the Tianjian era. Biography of Nun Jingxing of Zhuyuan Temple, Eight Jingxing was the fifth younger sister of Nun Jingyuan. From a young age, she possessed a clear and beautiful mind and far-reaching and abundant knowledge. She was forthright and resolute in character, with ambition and integrity, and her demeanor and conduct were always extraordinary. When she was young, she became acquainted with Zangshi, the wife of Guo Qia, the magistrate of Dawazi. Guo Qia intended to kill his wife, and this matter was leaked on the road. Jingxing asked her brother to advise Guo Qia. Guo Qia did not listen. Jingxing secretly told Zangshi. Zangshi did not believe her. Jingxing held her hand and wept bitterly. Thereupon, Zangshi became alert. A day or two later, Guo Qia indeed... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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害之。及年十七从法施尼出家住竹园寺。学成实毗昙涅槃华严。每见事端已达旨趣。探究渊赜博辩无穷。齐竟陵文宣王萧子良厚加资给。僧宗宝亮二法师雅相赏异。及请讲说听众数百人。官第尼寺法事连续。当时先达无能屈者。竟陵王后区品学众欲撰僧录。莫可与行为辈。后有尼聪朗特达。博辩若神。行特亲狎之。众亦以为后来之秀。可学为俦也。行晚节好禅观菜食精苦。皇帝闻之雅相叹赏。年六十六。天监八年而卒。葬于钟山。 南晋陵寺释令玉尼传九 令玉。本姓蔡。建康人也。少出家住何后寺禅房。为净曜尼弟子。净曜律行纯白思业过人。玉少事师长恭勤匪懈。始受十戒威仪可观。及受具足禁行清白有若冰霜。博寻五部妙究幽宗。雅能传述。宋邵陵王大相钦敬。请为南晋陵寺主。固让不当。王不能屈。以启元徽。元徽再敕事不获免。在任积年。不矜而庄不厉而威。年七十六。梁天监八年卒寺。复有令惠戒忍慧力。并显名。令惠诵妙法莲华维摩胜鬘等经。勤身蔬饭卓然众表。戒忍聪朗好学经目不忘。惠力雅识虚通无所矫竞。 闲居寺僧述尼传十 僧述。本姓怀。彭城人也。父僧珍侨居建康。述幼而志道。八岁蔬食。及年十九。以宋元嘉二十四年从禅林寺净秀尼出家。节行清苦法检不亏。 现代汉语译本： 陷害她。到了十七岁，她跟随法施尼出家，住在竹园寺。学习《成实论》、《毗昙》、《涅槃经》、《华严经》。每当见到事情的开端，就能领会其中的旨趣。探究深奥的道理，辩论博大精深，没有穷尽。齐竟陵文宣王萧子良给予她丰厚的资助。僧宗和宝亮两位法师非常赏识她的与众不同。请她讲经说法时，听众有数百人。在官府和尼寺的法事连续不断。当时有学问的人没有能难倒她的。竟陵王后来评论她的品学，想要撰写僧录，找不到可以和她并列的人。后来有个尼姑叫聪朗，聪慧通达，辩论像神一样。行特别亲近她。众人都认为她是后起之秀，可以学习并成为同伴。行晚年喜欢禅观，吃蔬菜粗粮，生活清苦。皇帝听说后，非常赞赏她。六十六岁时，天监八年去世，安葬在钟山。 南晋陵寺释令玉尼传九 令玉，本姓蔡，是建康人。年少时出家，住在何后寺的禅房，是净曜尼的弟子。净曜持戒清净，思虑超人。令玉从小侍奉师长，恭敬勤勉，从不懈怠。开始受十戒时，威仪令人赞叹。等到受具足戒后，持守戒律清白，像冰霜一样纯洁。广泛研习五部经典，深入研究精妙的宗义。擅长传述佛法。宋邵陵王非常钦佩敬重她，请她担任南晋陵寺的住持。她坚决推辞，认为自己不适合。邵陵王没有办法，便上奏给元徽。元徽再次下令，她无法推辞。在任多年，不骄傲却很庄重，不严厉却很有威严。七十六岁时，在梁天监八年于寺中去世。寺中还有令惠、戒忍、慧力，都很有名。令惠诵读《妙法莲华经》、《维摩诘经》、《胜鬘经》等经典。勤于素食，卓然出众。戒忍聪慧明朗，喜欢学习，看过一遍的经文就不会忘记。慧力学识渊博，通达事理，不虚伪，不与人争。 闲居寺僧述尼传十 僧述，本姓怀，是彭城人。父亲僧珍侨居在建康。僧述从小就立志向道，八岁就开始吃素。到了十九岁，在宋元嘉二十四年，跟随禅林寺的净秀尼出家。节操高尚，生活清苦，遵守戒律，没有缺失。
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English version: They harmed her. At the age of seventeen, she followed Bhikkhuni Fashi (法施尼, Dharma-giving Bhikkhuni) and left home, residing in Zhuyuan Monastery (竹园寺, Bamboo Garden Monastery). She studied the *Satya-siddhi-shastra* (成实论), *Abhidharma* (毗昙), *Nirvana Sutra* (涅槃经), and *Avatamsaka Sutra* (华严经). Whenever she saw the beginning of a matter, she could grasp its essence. She explored profound principles, and her debates were extensive and inexhaustible. Xiao Ziliang (萧子良), the Prince Wenxuan of Jingling (竟陵文宣王) of the Qi dynasty, generously provided her with resources. The two Dharma masters, Sengzong (僧宗) and Baoliang (宝亮), greatly admired her uniqueness. When invited to lecture, she had hundreds of listeners. Her involvement in official and monastic affairs was continuous. At that time, no scholar could stump her. Later, the Prince of Jingling commented on her character and learning, wanting to compile a record of monks, but could not find anyone to be ranked alongside her. Later, there was a Bhikkhuni named Conglang (聪朗), who was intelligent and articulate, and her debates were like those of a deity. Xing (行) was particularly close to her. The people all thought that she was a rising star, who could be learned from and become a companion. In her later years, Xing enjoyed Chan (禅, Zen) meditation and ate vegetables and coarse grains, living a simple life. The emperor heard of this and greatly admired her. At the age of sixty-six, she passed away in the eighth year of the Tianjian era (天监, 509 AD) and was buried in Zhongshan (钟山). Biography of Bhikkhuni Lingyu (令玉) of Nan Jinling Monastery (南晋陵寺), Nine Lingyu, whose original surname was Cai (蔡), was a native of Jiankang (建康). She left home at a young age and lived in the meditation room of Hehou Monastery (何后寺), as a disciple of Bhikkhuni Jingyao (净曜). Jingyao's observance of precepts was pure and white, and her thinking surpassed others. From a young age, Lingyu served her teacher with respect and diligence, never slacking. When she first received the ten precepts, her demeanor was admirable. When she received the full precepts, her observance of the precepts was pure and white, like ice and frost. She extensively studied the five *Agamas* (部), deeply researched the subtle doctrines. She was skilled at transmitting the Dharma. King Shaoling (邵陵王) of the Song dynasty greatly admired and respected her, and invited her to be the abbess of Nan Jinling Monastery. She firmly declined, believing that she was not suitable. The King of Shaoling had no choice but to report to Yuanhui (元徽). Yuanhui issued another decree, and she could not refuse. She served for many years, being dignified without being arrogant, and authoritative without being harsh. At the age of seventy-six, she passed away in the monastery in the eighth year of the Tianjian era of the Liang dynasty. There were also Linghui (令惠), Jieren (戒忍), and Huili (慧力) in the monastery, all of whom were famous. Linghui recited scriptures such as the *Lotus Sutra* (妙法莲华经), *Vimalakirti Sutra* (维摩诘经), and *Queen Srimala Sutra* (胜鬘经). She was diligent in eating vegetarian meals and stood out among the crowd. Jieren was intelligent and bright, loved to learn, and never forgot the scriptures she had read. Huili was knowledgeable, understood things thoroughly, and was not hypocritical or competitive. Biography of Bhikkhuni Sengshu (僧述) of Xianju Monastery (闲居寺), Ten Sengshu, whose original surname was Huai (怀), was a native of Pengcheng (彭城). Her father, Sengzhen (僧珍), lived in Jiankang. Sengshu had aspirations for the Dharma from a young age, and began eating vegetarian food at the age of eight. At the age of nineteen, in the twenty-fourth year of the Yuanjia era (元嘉, 447 AD) of the Song dynasty, she followed Bhikkhuni Jingxiu (净秀) of Chanlin Monastery (禅林寺) and left home. Her conduct was noble, her life was simple, and she observed the precepts without fail. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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游心经律靡不遍览。后偏功十诵文义优洽。复从隐审二法师。咨受秘观遍三昧门。移住禅林寺为禅学所宗。去来投集更成嚣动。述因有隐居之志。宋临川王母张贵嫔闻之。舍所居宅欲为立寺。时制不许辄造。到元徽二年九月一日。汝南王母吴充华启。敕即就缔构。堂殿房宇五十余间。率其同志二十人以禅寂为乐。名曰闲居。述动静守贞不敩浮饰。宋齐之季世道纷喧。且禅且寂风尘不扰。齐文帝竟陵文宣王大相礼遇。修饰一寺事事光奇。四时供养未曾休息。及大梁开泰天下有道。白黑敬仰四远云萃。而述不蓄私财随得随散。或账济四众。或放生。乞施造金像五躯。并皆壮丽。写经及律一千余卷。缥帙带轴宝饰新严。年八十四。梁天监十四年而卒。葬于钟山之阳也。 西青园寺妙祎尼传十一 妙祎。本姓刘。建康人也。龆绮之年而神机秀发。幼出家住西青园寺。戒行无点神情超悟。敦信布惠莫不怀之。雅好谈说尤善言笑。讲大涅槃经法华十地。并三十余遍。十诵毗尼每经敷说。随方导物利益弘多。年七十天监十二年卒也。 乐安寺释惠晖尼传十二 慧晖。本姓骆。青州人也。六岁乐道父母不听。至年十一断荤辛滋味。清虚淡朗姿貌详雅。读大涅槃经诵法华经。及年十七随父出都。精进勇猛行人所 现代汉语译本： 他广泛研习佛经和戒律，尤其精通《十诵律》的文义。之后，他又跟随隐法师和审法师，请教并接受秘密观想，通达各种三昧法门。他移居到禅林寺，这里成为禅学研究的中心。前来投奔学习的人络绎不绝，使得寺院变得喧闹起来。因此，他产生了隐居的想法。宋朝临川王的母亲张贵嫔听说了这件事，便想捐出自己居住的宅邸来为他建立寺庙。但当时朝廷制度不允许随意建造寺庙。到了元徽二年九月一日，汝南王的母亲吴充华上奏朝廷，皇帝下令可以建造寺庙。于是建造了五十多间殿堂和房屋，聚集了二十位志同道合的人，以禅修寂静为乐，寺庙被命名为‘闲居’。释述动静皆守持贞洁，不效仿浮华虚饰。在宋齐交替的乱世，他一边禅修一边寂静，不被世俗纷扰所动。齐文帝和竟陵文宣王对他非常礼遇，修缮寺庙，使寺庙焕然一新，四季供养从未间断。到了大梁开泰年间，天下太平，无论是僧俗都敬仰他，四方人士如云般聚集而来。而释述从不积攒私财，随得随散，有时用来救济僧众，有时用来放生，或者用来建造五尊金像，都非常壮丽。他还抄写了佛经和戒律一千多卷，用青色的书套和玉轴装饰，非常精美庄严。他享年八十四岁，在梁天监十四年圆寂，安葬在钟山的南面。 西青园寺比丘尼妙祎传第十一 妙祎，俗姓刘，是建康人。年幼时就聪慧过人。从小出家住在西青园寺。她持戒清净，心神超脱领悟。她诚实守信，乐善好施，深受人们的爱戴。她喜欢谈论佛法，尤其擅长言辞和笑容。她讲解《大涅槃经》、《法华经》和《十地经》三十多遍。《十诵毗尼》每次讲解，都能引导众生，利益非常广泛。她享年七十岁，在天监十二年圆寂。 乐安寺比丘尼释慧晖传第十二 慧晖，俗姓骆，是青州人。六岁时就喜欢佛法，但父母不允许。到了十一岁，她就断绝了荤腥的食物，保持清净淡泊，容貌端庄文雅。她读诵《大涅槃经》和《法华经》。到了十七岁，她跟随父亲来到都城，精进勇猛，是修行人的榜样。