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title: "憨山老人夢遊集 · 示嘉禾棱嚴堂主"
description: "憨山老人夢遊集是明代高僧憨山德清的著作集，由侍者福善日錄、门人通炯编辑整理。憨山德清是明末四大高僧之一，主张禅净双修，对佛教中国化有深远影响。该书收录了他的诗文、法语、书信等，内容涵盖禅宗思想、净土修行和佛教义理，展现了其圆融各宗的智慧。作为明代佛教重要文献，夢遊集不仅反映了当时佛教的发展状况，也为后世研究明代佛教思想提供了珍贵资料，在佛教史上具有重要地位。"
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### 示嘉禾棱嚴堂主

> "Showing Jiahe Lengyan Hall Master"

經云。佛種從緣起。所謂欲識佛性義。當觀時節因緣。是知法界以緣起為宗。諦觀世出世閒。未有一法不從因緣而起者。棱嚴古剎。創自唐朝。長水疏棱嚴於此。其來久矣。以當王城闤闠之中。向為力者所侵五臺陸翁。於此土受靈山付屬。生以護法為心。達觀禪師。乘時而出。與翁有大因緣。一見心相印契。即議欲復之。而荷擔者難得其人。密藏開公。棄青衿出家。依達師為入室弟子。聞有復棱嚴議。全身荷之。禪堂告成。議刻方冊大藏。以廣法運。復蒙聖慈頒賜大藏。而大殿未有成也。不幸開公隱去。未克卒業。五臺翁復下世。郡守蔡槐亭先生至。則一旦興起。得包心絃居士為領袖。一時人心翕聚如響。不期年紺殿巍峩。金像晃耀。何其偉哉。揆之重興之議。幾二十年。時節因緣。故有不思議者存焉。予來雙徑。為作達師茶毗佛事。回過棱嚴。觀其規模宏敝。真塵中淨土。其禪堂精潔。誠幻海梵宮。及見主者林公。其人端莊循雅。忍辱慈和。可謂叢林之領袖也。嘗竊悲夫五濁惡世。佛事付囑菩薩。尚不敢涉此利生。而況博地凡夫乎。以林子之端雅。故見者無不敬。以林子之慈忍。故歸者無不悅。以人皆敬皆悅之心。成未圓未就之事。如順風揚帆而行安流。其到彼岸也何難哉。予謂獅絃將絕響矣。而幸有子繼之。亦因緣所屬耳。唯在子堅忍不拔之願力。以守難成不易之道場。將為無窮不朽之佛事。大法流通。即子之心光所遍也。又何以不堅血肉之軀。而為三寶所惜乎。

> The scripture says: “The seed of Buddhahood arises from conditions.” It also says: “If you wish to understand the nature of Buddhahood, observe the causes and conditions of the time.” From this we know that the Dharma Realm is grounded in Dependent Origination. Examining the world and beyond, not a single thing fails to arise from causes and conditions. Lingyan Temple, an ancient monastery, was first established in the Tang Dynasty. It was here that Changshui wrote his commentary on the Śūraṅgama Sūtra. Its history is indeed long. Situated in the bustling heart of the royal city, it had long been encroached upon by those in power. Old Man Wu from Mount Wutai, having received the mandate from Lingshan (Spiritual Mountain), devoted his life to protecting the Dharma. Master Daguan appeared at this opportune moment and shared a profound connection with the old man. Upon meeting, their minds immediately resonated, and they began discussing plans to restore the temple. Yet finding someone capable of shouldering this task proved difficult. Haunted by self-doubt, the Venerable Kaigong abandoned his scholarly robes and became a monk, studying as a close disciple of Master Daguan. When he heard of the plan to restore Lingyan Temple, he took full responsibility for it. After the meditation hall was completed, they proposed carving the scriptures into a portable canon to further spread the Dharma. With the emperor's gracious support, a complete canon was bestowed. But the main hall remained unfinished. Unfortunately, Kaigong withdrew from the scene, unable to complete the work. Old Man Wu also passed away. Then Prefect Cai Huaiting arrived, and in a burst of energy, the project was revived. With the layman Bao Xianxian as leader, hearts united as swiftly as an echo, and within a year the vermilion hall stood majestic, its golden images gleaming brilliantly. How magnificent! Looking back, nearly twenty years had passed since the plan for restoration was first conceived. There are indeed inconceivable causes and conditions at play here. I came to Double Paths (Shuangjing) to conduct the cremation rites for Master Daguan and, on my return, stopped at Lingyan Temple. Observing its grand scale, I saw it as a true pure land in the mundane world. Its meditation hall was immaculate, a true Brahma palace in the ocean of illusion. Meeting the abbot, Master Lin, I found him upright, refined, patient, compassionate, and gentle—truly a leader of the sangha. I have often grieved that in this impure world of the Five Turbidities, even Bodhisattvas entrusted with Buddhist work dare not wade into such worldly benefit, let alone ordinary beings of this plane. Yet because of Master Lin's refinement, all who see him respect him; because of his compassion and patience, all who come to him are delighted. With such heartfelt respect and joy, unfinished work can be completed just as a ship with the wind at its back glides through calm waters—how difficult can reaching the other shore be? I used to think the lion's roar would fall silent, but fortunately someone like you has carried it forward—this too is a matter of causes and conditions. What remains is your unwavering vow and resolute determination, to safeguard this hard-won, enduring place of practice. It will become a source of imperishable Buddhist work. The flowing of the great Dharma is the radiant light of your own mind. Why then would you not summon the strength of this body of flesh and blood, so cherished by the Three Jewels?