寶鏡三昧本義
荊溪釋 行䇿述
寶鏡三昧者。洞山親印於雲巖而密授曹山者也。洞下諸師恐屬流布。但於室中密授。以定宗旨。以防滲漏。自朱世英得之老僧。始獲傳於世。文有三百六十言。於中如離六爻偏正回互數語。為一篇之樞鈕。然祕藏幽扄難開物解。間有一二尊宿出其義意。又支離失旨。適以辱先宗而悞後學。近見人天眼目一書載五家宗旨。而洞宗譌舛滋多。豈非迷此本源三昧之故與。予友旅堂居士胡介見而傷之。屬予考正其義。既而居士謝世。予蘊諸懷者數年。一日偶因禪者勸請遂闔戶燒香三復遺言。覺三昧精義於重離一卦中層見疊出。因抽繹其緒作六種圖說以發明之。初一為總。後五為別。葢欲闡發幽微。非為世諦流布。知我罪我所不暇計也。予既慨古說紕繆。且不欲負旅堂之託。勉而述此。敢曰三昧本義。果如是乎。惟具眼者辨之。六種圖說者。寶鏡三昧圖說。正偏回互圖說。三疊分卦圖說。五變成位圖說。二喻顯法圖說。六爻攝義圖說。
The "Precious Mirror Samadhi" was personally transmitted by Dongshan from Yunyan and secretly passed down to Caoshan. The masters of the Caodong lineage, fearing it might become too widely circulated, only taught it privately within their chambers to establish the core teachings and prevent misinterpretations. It was not until Zhu Shiying received it from an old monk that it began to be transmitted in the world. The text consists of three hundred and sixty words, among which phrases such as "departing from the six lines," "partial and complete," and "mutual interpenetration" serve as the pivotal points of the entire work. However, its profound meaning is hidden and difficult for ordinary minds to grasp. Occasionally, one or two venerable masters have attempted to explain its meaning, but their interpretations often become fragmented and lose the essence, thereby dishonoring the ancestors and misleading later learners. Recently, I came across the book "The Eye of Humans and Devas," which records the core teachings of the five schools, but the Caodong lineage section contains numerous errors. Is this not due to a misunderstanding of this fundamental samadhi? My friend, the lay practitioner Lütang Hu Jie, saw this and was deeply troubled, urging me to examine and correct its meaning. After his passing, I carried this task in my heart for several years. One day, at the urging of a Chan practitioner, I closed my door, lit incense, and repeatedly contemplated the remaining teachings. I realized that the essence of this samadhi is intricately revealed within the hexagram of "Double Li." Thus, I extracted its threads and composed six diagrams with explanations to illuminate it. The first diagram serves as a general overview, while the following five provide specific details. This is done to elucidate the profound subtleties, not for worldly dissemination. Whether I am praised or blamed, I have no time to consider. Having lamented the errors in ancient interpretations and not wishing to fail Lütang's trust, I have reluctantly composed this. I dare not claim that this is the true meaning of the samadhi. May those with discerning eyes judge for themselves. The six diagrams and explanations are: "Diagram and Explanation of the Precious Mirror Samadhi," "Diagram and Explanation of Partial and Complete Mutual Interpenetration," "Diagram and Explanation of the Threefold Division of Hexagrams," "Diagram and Explanation of the Five Transformations and Positions," "Diagram and Explanation of the Two Metaphors Revealing the Dharma," and "Diagram and Explanation of the Six Lines Encompassing the Meaning."