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English version: Dust and sand rose with the wind, without a ripple. Dharma Master Zong followed the deer across the river, not getting wet at all, as if walking on land. Thus, he reached his destination and immediately devoted himself to the path, sincerely meditating, diligently studying and practicing, opening and reading the scriptures, and deeply understanding their profound meaning. Emperor Xiaowu of Jin heard of his deeds and sent letters to inquire after him. Later, many people suffered from illness and poverty. Dharma Master Zong exhausted his wealth to provide relief, running around to beg for help, not avoiding difficulties and distances, and providing assistance according to the circumstances. Many people received his grace. He endured hunger, worked hard, and his appearance was haggard. At the age of seventy-five, he suddenly summoned his disciples early in the morning, saying that he had dreamed of a great mountain, said to be Mount Sumeru (the sacred mountain in Buddhism), with towering and beautiful peaks, connecting to the sky, adorned with treasures, and shining like the sun. The Dharma drums sounded loudly, and fragrant smoke filled the air. (A voice) told him to go forward. He was startled and woke up, and immediately felt that his body was different from usual, although there was no pain, but the state was like being drunk. His fellow practitioner Daojin said, 'This is exactly going to be reborn in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.' Before he finished speaking, Dharma Master Zong passed away peacefully. Biography of Bhikkhuni Miaoyin of Jianjing Temple, Chapter Twelve Miaoyin, it is not known where she was from. From a young age, she aspired to practice, living in the prosperous capital. She was erudite and talented, proficient in both internal and external classics, and skilled in writing articles. Prince Daomengyi (a person's name), the Grand Tutor of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, and others respected and trusted her very much. She often discussed and wrote articles with the emperor and other court scholars, and her talent was outstanding and famous. In the tenth year of Taiyuan, the Grand Tutor built Jianjing Temple for her and made Miaoyin the abbess. There were more than a hundred disciples under her. Those with talent and righteousness came here to study. The offerings received by the temple were countless, and the wealth exceeded that of the capital. Whether noble or humble, people revered her, and there were more than a hundred carriages in front of her door every day. After the death of Wang Chen (a person's name), the governor of Jingzhou, Emperor Liezong (the emperor) intended to replace him with Wang Gong (a person's name). At that time, Huan Xuan (a person's name) was in Jiangling and had been defeated by Wang Chen. Hearing that Wang Gong was coming, he had always feared Wang Gong. Yin Zhongkan (a person's name) was Wang Gong's disciple at that time. Huan Xuan knew that Yin Zhongkan's talent was mediocre and easy to control, and wanted to obtain this position. So he sent someone to ask Bhikkhuni Miaoyin to seek the position of governor of Jingzhou for Yin Zhongkan. Soon, Emperor Liezong asked Miaoyin, the position of governor of Jingzhou is vacant, asking who can be competent. Miaoyin replied, 'This poor nun is a monastic, how can I participate in secular discussions? I have only heard that those who discuss inside and outside the court all say that there is no one more suitable than Yin Zhongkan, because he considers issues far-reaching and is needed by the Jingchu region.' The emperor thought she was right. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 之。遂以代忱。权倾一朝威行内外。云。 何后寺道仪尼传十三
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道仪。本姓贾。雁门娄烦人慧远之姑。出𡣪同郡解直。直为寻阳令亡。仪年二十二。弃舍俗累披着法衣。聪明敏哲博闻强记。诵法华经讲维摩小品。精义妙理因心独悟。戒行高峻神气清邈。闻中畿经律渐备讲集相续。晋泰元末乃至京师住何后寺。端心律藏妙究精微。身执卑恭在幽不惰。衣裳粗弊自执杖钵。清散无矫道俗高之。年七十八遇疾已笃。执心弥励诵念无殆。弟子请曰。愿加消息冀蒙胜损。答曰。非所宜言。言绝而卒。 比丘尼传卷第一 大正藏第 50 册 No. 2063 比丘尼传 比丘尼传卷第二(宋) 大庄严寺释宝唱撰 景福寺慧果尼传第一 建福寺法盛尼传第二 江陵牛牧寺慧玉尼传第三 建福寺道琼尼传第四 江陵祇洹寺道寿尼传第五 吴太玄台寺玄藻尼传第六 南安寺慧琼尼传第七 南皮张国寺普照尼传第八 梁郡筑戈村寺慧木尼传第九 吴县南寺法胜尼传第十 永安寺僧端尼传第十一 广陵中寺光静尼传第十二 蜀郡善妙尼传第十三 广陵僧果尼传第十四 山阳东乡竹林寺静称尼传第十 现代汉语译本： 因此，他得以代替皇帝处理政事，权力倾覆朝廷，威势遍及内外。这就是何后寺道仪尼的传记第十三。 道仪，原本姓贾，是雁门娄烦人慧远（Huìyuǎn，东晋时期著名僧侣）的姑姑。她嫁给了同郡的解直。解直担任寻阳令时去世，道仪年仅二十二岁，便抛弃世俗的牵绊，披上法衣。她聪明敏捷，博闻强记，能诵读《法华经》（Fǎ Huá Jīng，佛教经典）并讲解《维摩诘所说经·小品》（Wéimójié Suǒshuō Jīng Xiǎopǐn，佛教经典）。她对经义的理解精深微妙，完全是内心独特的领悟。她的戒行高洁严峻，神态清明高远。听闻中原地区经律逐渐完备，讲经说法活动接连不断，于是在晋朝泰元年间来到京师，住在何后寺。她以端正的心态研习律藏，对其中的精髓奥妙探究到了极致。她自身行为谦卑恭敬，即使在隐蔽之处也不懈怠。衣着粗陋简朴，亲自拿着锡杖和钵盂。她清心寡欲，没有丝毫虚矫之态，因此受到道俗人士的敬重。七十八岁时，她身患重病，但仍然坚持诵经念佛，毫不懈怠。弟子们劝请她说：‘希望您能稍微休息一下，或许能有所好转。’她回答说：‘这不是我应该说的话。’说完便去世了。 《比丘尼传》（Bǐqiūní Zhuàn）卷第一 大正藏第50册 No. 2063 《比丘尼传》 《比丘尼传》（Bǐqiūní Zhuàn）卷第二 (宋) 大庄严寺释宝唱（Shì Bǎochàng）撰 景福寺慧果尼传第一 建福寺法盛尼传第二 江陵牛牧寺慧玉尼传第三 建福寺道琼尼传第四 江陵祇洹寺道寿尼传第五 吴太玄台寺玄藻尼传第六 南安寺慧琼尼传第七 南皮张国寺普照尼传第八 梁郡筑戈村寺慧木尼传第九 吴县南寺法胜尼传第十 永安寺僧端尼传第十一 广陵中寺光静尼传第十二 蜀郡善妙尼传第十三 广陵僧果尼传第十四 山阳东乡竹林寺静称尼传第十
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English version: Consequently, he was able to replace the emperor in handling state affairs, his power overwhelming the court and his authority extending both internally and externally. This concludes the thirteenth biography of Bhikkhuni Daoyi of Hehou Temple. Daoyi, originally surnamed Jia, was the aunt of Huiyuan (Huìyuǎn, a famous monk during the Eastern Jin Dynasty) from Loufan in Yanmen. She married Xie Zhi from the same commandery. When Xie Zhi, who was serving as the magistrate of Xunyang, passed away, Daoyi, at the young age of twenty-two, abandoned worldly ties and donned the robes of a nun. She was intelligent and quick-witted, with extensive knowledge and a strong memory. She could recite the *Lotus Sutra* (Fǎ Huá Jīng, a Buddhist scripture) and lecture on the *Vimalakirti Sutra, Smaller Chapter* (Wéimójié Suǒshuō Jīng Xiǎopǐn, a Buddhist scripture). Her understanding of the sutras was profound and subtle, entirely based on her unique inner realization. Her observance of the precepts was noble and strict, and her demeanor was pure and refined. Hearing that the monastic codes and scriptures in the Central Plains were gradually becoming complete and that lectures were being held continuously, she went to the capital during the Taiyuan era of the Jin Dynasty and resided in Hehou Temple. With a righteous mind, she studied the Vinaya Pitaka (Lǜzàng, monastic code), exploring its essence and subtleties to the utmost. She was humble and respectful in her conduct, and she was diligent even in seclusion. Her clothing was coarse and simple, and she personally carried her staff and alms bowl. She was pure and detached, without any pretense, and was therefore respected by both monastics and laypeople. At the age of seventy-eight, she fell seriously ill, but she continued to recite the scriptures and contemplate the Buddha without any懈怠. Her disciples pleaded with her, saying, 'We hope you can rest a little, perhaps it will improve your condition.' She replied, 'These are not words I should say.' After saying this, she passed away. *Biographies of Bhikkhunis* (Bǐqiūní Zhuàn), Volume 1 Taisho Tripitaka, Volume 50, No. 2063, *Biographies of Bhikkhunis* *Biographies of Bhikkhunis* (Bǐqiūní Zhuàn), Volume 2 (Song Dynasty) Composed by Shishi Baochang (Shì Bǎochàng) of Dazhuangyan Temple Biography 1 of Bhikkhuni Huiguo of Jingfu Temple Biography 2 of Bhikkhuni Fasheng of Jianfu Temple Biography 3 of Bhikkhuni Huiyu of Jiangling Niumu Temple Biography 4 of Bhikkhuni Daoqiong of Jianfu Temple Biography 5 of Bhikkhuni Daoshou of Jiangling Qihuan Temple Biography 6 of Bhikkhuni Xuanzao of Wu Taixuantai Temple Biography 7 of Bhikkhuni Huiqiong of Nan'an Temple Biography 8 of Bhikkhuni Puzhao of Nanpi Zhangguo Temple Biography 9 of Bhikkhuni Huimu of Liangjun Zhugecun Temple Biography 10 of Bhikkhuni Fasheng of Wu County Nan Temple Biography 11 of Bhikkhuni Sengduan of Yong'an Temple Biography 12 of Bhikkhuni Guangjing of Guangling Zhong Temple Biography 13 of Bhikkhuni Shanmiao of Shu Commandery Biography 14 of Bhikkhuni Sengguo of Guangling Biography 15 of Bhikkhuni Jingcheng of Zhulin Temple, Dongxiang, Shanyang -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 五 吴太玄台寺法相尼传第十六 东青园寺业首尼传第十七 景福寺法辩尼传第十八 江陵三层寺道综尼传第十九 竹园寺慧浚尼传第二十 普贤寺宝贤尼传第二十一 普贤寺法净尼传第二十二 蜀郡永康寺慧耀尼传第二十三 景福寺慧果尼传第一
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慧果。本姓潘。淮南人也。常行苦节不衣绵纩。笃好毗尼戒行清白。道俗钦羡风誉远闻。宋青州刺史北地传弘仁。雅相叹贵厚加赈给。以永初三年(昙宗云元嘉七年寺生弘安尼以起寺借券书见示是永初三年)割宅东面为立精舍。名曰景福。果为纲纪。䞋遗之物悉以入僧。众业兴隆大小悦服。到元嘉六年。西域沙门求那跋摩至。果问曰。此土诸尼先受戒者。未有本事。推之爱道。诚有高例。未测厥后。得无异耶。答无异。又问就如律文戒师得罪何无异耶。答曰。有尼众处不二岁学。故言得罪耳。又问。乃可此国先未有尼非阎浮无也。答曰。律制十僧得授具戒。边地五人亦得授之。正为有处不可不如法耳。又问。几许里为边地。答曰。千里之外山海艰隔者是也。九年率弟子慧意慧铠等五人。从僧伽跋摩重受具戒。敬慎奉持如爱顶脑。春秋七十余。元嘉十年而卒。弟子慧铠。并以节行闻于时也。 建福寺法 现代汉语译本 五 吴太玄台寺法相尼传第十六 东青园寺业首尼传第十七 景福寺法辩尼传第十八 江陵三层寺道综尼传第十九 竹园寺慧浚尼传第二十 普贤寺宝贤尼传第二十一 普贤寺法净尼传第二十二 蜀郡永康寺慧耀尼传第二十三 景福寺慧果尼传第一 慧果（尼姑的名字）。本姓潘，是淮南人。她经常过着艰苦朴素的生活，不穿丝绵衣物。她非常喜欢《毗尼》（Vinaya，佛教戒律）并且戒行清白。她的德行受到僧俗的钦佩，名声远扬。宋朝青州刺史北地传弘仁，非常赞赏她，给予她丰厚的资助。在永初三年（昙宗说元嘉七年，寺里的弘安尼拿出一张建寺借券，上面写的是永初三年），划出住宅东面为她建立精舍，命名为景福寺。慧果担任纲纪。别人捐赠的物品全部交给僧众使用。寺庙的各项事业兴旺发达，大家都心悦诚服。到了元嘉六年，西域沙门求那跋摩（Gunabhadra）来到这里。慧果问道：‘此地的尼姑先受戒的，没有可以效法的榜样。推举爱道（尼姑的名字），确实有很高的例子。不知道以后会不会有什么不同呢？’求那跋摩回答说：‘没有不同。’又问：‘如果按照律文，戒师犯了罪，为什么说没有不同呢？’求那跋摩回答说：‘有尼众的地方，需要学习二年，所以才说犯了罪。’又问：‘难道这个国家以前没有尼姑，就不是阎浮提（Jambudvipa，我们所居住的世界）了吗？’求那跋摩回答说：‘戒律规定十个僧人可以授予具足戒，边远地区五个人也可以授予。正是因为有些地方不能不如法。’又问：‘多少里算是边远地区呢？’求那跋摩回答说：‘千里之外，山海阻隔的地方就是。’元嘉九年，慧果率领弟子慧意、慧铠等五人，从僧伽跋摩（Sanghavarman）那里重新受具足戒。她恭敬谨慎地奉持戒律，如同爱护自己的头顶。她享年七十多岁，在元嘉十年去世。弟子慧铠，也因为节操和德行闻名于当时。 建福寺法