Zhang Lun's life story

[Living around A.D. 1 162] was born in Cai Fu and Kaifeng (now Henan). The average year of residence, birth and death are unknown. He lived in Shaoxing, Song Gaozong around the end of the year. Good lyrics, every word must be done, and the palace will pay for it. After three years of main roads, Emperor Gaozong went to Ju Jing Garden in (A.D. 1 167) and got six early poems. In the sixth year of Xichun (A.D. 1 179), in March, Emperor Gaozong went to Jujing Garden again and swung into the pot to write slow words. In September, Xiaozong was lucky enough to enter Jianghua Palace and Linjiang Fairy Poems: They were all very generous. One volume is a lotus poem written by Lun, with more than 100 words. There are two volumes, A General Examination of Documents and An Examination of Ancient Ships in Shaoxing Neifu, and the general catalogue of the four databases has been handed down from generation to generation.

Zhang Lun: I don't know his origin. Official to "Deputy General Manager" in West Zhejiang. On weekdays, he devoted himself to practicing the Pure Land Method, and asked Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty to write the word "Lotus Society" and hang it in front of his door. Zhang Lun wrote an article on this matter and presented it to the emperor, saying,' I have read the scriptures of Tianzhu and know that there is an Elysium in the world, and there is a Buddha named Amitabha in this country. At first, he enjoyed the land and occupied the throne. Later, he abandoned his land and lived instead of ascending to the throne. He broke away from the exclusive consciousness and realized the holy fruit. Benefit all sentient beings with broad and deep will. Its paradise is solemnly composed of wonderful treasures, and the earth is covered with gold, without the danger of mountains, rivers, hills and deep valleys. The climate is as refreshing and comfortable as spring all year round, and there is no uncertain change of yin and yang. There is no suffering from hunger, cold and old illness, and there is no turbidity and impurity with mixed interests. Amitabha uses these magical powers to guide all beings conveniently and skillfully, making them happy and confident. As long as it can be used in daily life; Can initiate a pure heart and recite the holy name of Amitabha. That is, the next thought, pure and skillful, complete and sufficient, has the same legal nature if integrated. When the illusory body disappears, this nature disappears. In an instant, the Elysium is just like taking what you left behind.

I listened respectfully to what he said, so I practiced harder and made unremitting efforts without interruption. There is only the name of Buddha between my thoughts, so I have been studying hard these years. The whole family, old and young, are affected by this. So, in the east of my shabby house, I dug a pool to plant lotus flowers, imitating the style left by the master Hui Yuan Lotus Club, and led his wife and children to recite the Buddha's name 10,000 times a day. In addition, in the last month of spring and autumn every year, I choose a good day to practice in Putin's fine house with good people who believe in Buddhism and Taoism. So I heard that the participants in this incident gathered like clouds, and they would be like rivers, singing the sound of chanting Buddha's horn, just like the surging tide in the river. It has been hundreds of years since Master Hui Yuan founded the Lotus Society. Over the years, many people, regardless of monks and customs, have expressed their admiration and admiration for other high spirits left behind and their noble hearts. However, most of them are unknown, unknown, as silent as wood and stone. Why am I lucky enough to be a courtier alone? This is an honor I have never had before, because I "am too proud of the master of Emperor Yao", and I personally wrote the word "Lotus Society" and gave it to the emperor. Let ten thousand people's eyes * * * with respect, everyone's joy is really hard to ban. It is not only circulated among officials, but also a once-in-a-lifetime event. And sincerely look forward to the future generations of the world. Anyone who sees this will have to read samadhi and achieve supreme bodhi. Can the sentient beings spared by the emperor be measured? Today, I respectfully recorded this incident on a stone to praise the great sacred work of the emperor and show his destiny. (Le Bang Literature)