No. 615-A後序
Postscript to No. 615-A
昔李青蓮登黃鶴樓見崔灝題詩遂為閣筆知其不可勝也智者大師親證法華三昧光宅尚破餘家可知後人紛紛再出手眼未具青蓮學識故耳余既述佛頂玄文諸友咸請再解法華堅以此意辭之適因演妙典於紫雲有達際法友督梓梵文欲撮略全經大旨以便初學敬依玄義文句節取大綱名為綸貫庶幾染指而知全鼎之味云爾若以抄錄舊文為誚予何敢辭。
In the past, when Li Bai climbed Yellow Crane Tower and saw Cui Hao's poem inscribed there, he set down his brush, knowing he could not surpass it. When the great master Zhiyi personally realized the Lotus Samadhi, even Guangzhai's commentary was refined, and others' works were surpassed. This shows that later scholars who repeatedly offer their own interpretations simply lack Li Bai's depth of learning.
Having already composed commentaries on the Shurangama Sutra, my friends all urged me to also explain the Lotus Sutra. I firmly declined for this very reason. However, while expounding this wonderful scripture at Ziyun Temple, my Dharma friend Daji urged the printing of the Sanskrit text and wished to outline the essential meaning of the entire sutra for beginners. Respectfully following the profound meanings and annotated passages, I have extracted the main outline, calling it "A Threaded Summary." This may allow a taste of the whole from a small part.
If I am criticized for merely compiling existing texts, I humbly accept the reproach.
蕅益智旭謹識
Jiyu Ouyi respectfully records.