中華傳心地禪門師資承襲圖
內供奉沙門宗密答裴相國問
Venerable Monk Zongmi's Response to Prime Minister Pei's Inquiry
裴休相國問
禪法大行。宗徒各異。互相詆訿。莫肯會同。切要辨其源流。知其深淺。比雖留意。未得分明。撰錄之時。恐有差錯。伏望略為條流分別。三五紙示及大抵列北宗．南宗。南宗中。荷澤宗．洪州．牛頭等宗。具言其淺深．頓漸．得失之要。便為終身龜鏡也。(休)再拜。
The practice of Chan has flourished widely. Each lineage has developed its own distinct approach, often criticizing one another, with little willingness to find common ground. It is essential to clarify their origins and understand their depth and shallowness. Although I have paid attention to this matter, I have not yet gained a clear understanding. As I prepare to compile these records, I fear there may be errors. I humbly request that you briefly outline and differentiate them, providing three to five pages explaining the general distinctions between the Northern School and the Southern School. Within the Southern School, please detail the Heze, Hongzhou, and Niutou lineages, discussing their depth, shallowness, suddenness, gradualness, and the essential points of their strengths and weaknesses. This will serve as a lifelong guide and mirror for me. With utmost respect, I bow again.