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title: "天台四教儀 · 刻天台四教儀引"
description: "天台四教儀由高麗僧人諦觀於北宋初年錄入中國。該書系統整理並闡釋了隋代智者大師所創天台宗的判教學說核心四教儀即藏通別圓四種教相。內容精要概括了天台宗對佛陀一代時教的判釋體系以及修行次第與觀心法門。此書是研究天台宗義理的關鍵入門典籍對中國佛教宗派思想尤其是天台學的傳承與發展產生了深遠影響被視為天台教學的綱要性著作。"
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### 刻天台四教儀引

客歲拙園成名其堂曰淨業屬臥痾餘日因從三四淨侶。掩關結夏其中。三時禮課求生西方。宴坐焚香研精藏典。鐘磬間發白雲乍留鳥低飛而親人。草蔓生而沒徑。𮖜遺巍𨷂機息漢陰意欣欣甚適也已僧真覺者。自武林來進余以天台之學。余首肯焉為留旬日。剖析教觀大旨。余若有悟入者遂合掌佛前願世世奉揚台宗淨佛國土。蓋淨侶同時發心永為主伴矣。台教源流具四明磐公所譔佛祖統紀。而四教儀者則高麗沙門諦觀稟法華玄文而錄出者也。書凡二卷。上卷明一家判教之義。下卷明南北諸師宗途異計。今所傳者上卷耳。言約義該實為台教之關鑰。學者了此則一化大綱思過半矣。南天竺沙門蒙潤有集註三卷。亦精核可喜近吳中有刻本焉。掩關凡兩月既出則復濫世罔遂不能保淨戒。啖酒肉近妻子如曩時。客有幼迷於他鄉者。一旦人告之曰子之家在某所。父兄宗族墳墓田宅種種可念也。其人即留滯不能遽返。豈作他鄉人哉。今歲春。余且以一命棄青山行有日矣。因追前志捨貲刻四教儀一卷。并科文行于世同志者。其遂執鑰洞關以窮海藏。令一家教觀如日輪當午川流赴壑。即余留滯他鄉可藉以懺悔矣。其勉之哉。其勉之哉。

> Last year, when my humble garden gained some renown, I named its hall "Pure Karma." During the remaining days of my illness, I gathered with three or four companions in pure practice. We secluded ourselves there to observe the summer retreat, performing rituals three times daily, aspiring to be reborn in the Western Pure Land. Sitting in meditation, burning incense, and delving into the scriptures, the sounds of bells and chimes occasionally rang out. White clouds drifted by, birds flew low as if familiar with people, and grasses grew thick, covering the paths. The towering gate stood silent, the worldly hustle ceased, and the tranquility of the Han Yin brought me great joy. Then, the monk Zhenjue arrived from Wulin and introduced me to the teachings of the Tiantai school. I nodded in agreement and invited him to stay for ten days, during which he explained the essence of the teachings and contemplation. I felt as if I had gained some insight, so I joined my palms before the Buddha and vowed to uphold the Tiantai tradition for lifetimes, purifying the Buddha lands. My companions in pure practice also made the same aspiration, pledging to be lifelong companions on this path. The origins of the Tiantai teachings are recorded in \*The Comprehensive History of the Buddhas and Patriarchs\*, compiled by the monk Pan of Siming. As for \*The Four Teachings and Their Classifications\*, it was compiled by the Korean monk Diguan based on the \*Profound Meaning of the Lotus Sutra\*. The work consists of two volumes: the first clarifies the principles of classification within the Tiantai school, while the second discusses the differing views of masters from the northern and southern traditions. Today, only the first volume is widely circulated. Concise yet comprehensive, it serves as a key to understanding the Tiantai teachings. By mastering this, students can grasp the greater framework of the teachings. The South Indian monk Mengrun composed a three-volume commentary, which is both precise and delightful. Recently, a printed edition has been produced in the Wu region. I spent two months in seclusion, but upon emerging, I was once again entangled in worldly affairs, unable to uphold pure precepts. I indulged in wine and meat and drew close to family as before. It is like a child lost in a foreign land who, upon being told, "Your home is in such-and-such a place, with your father, brothers, ancestors, graves, fields, and dwellings—all things worth remembering," still lingers and cannot return immediately. Does that make him a permanent resident of that foreign land? This spring, I am about to abandon my life in the green mountains and depart soon. Recalling my earlier aspirations, I have donated funds to print one volume of \*The Four Teachings and Their Classifications\*, along with its commentary, to circulate among fellow practitioners. May those of like mind take up this key to unlock the gate and explore the ocean of teachings, so that the teachings and contemplations of the Tiantai school may shine like the midday sun and flow like rivers to the sea. Even if I remain lingering in this foreign land, may this act serve as my repentance. Strive diligently! Strive diligently!

壬午春佛歡喜日病居士馮夢禎譔

> On the Auspicious Day of the Buddha's Joy, in the spring of the Renwu year, the ailing layman Feng Mengzhen composed this.

## 天台四教儀

> Tiantai Fourfold Teachings

高麗沙門諦觀錄

> Recorded by the Korean Monk Diguan