Despite his sickness,
Burning off his finger as an offering to the Buddha
The gatha says:
Bhikshu Hsien Ch'in (Apparent Relative) and Bhikshu Tsung Liang (Bright Honor)
were men of great compassion.
They aided those who burned their fingers to mark their resolve on the Way.
Enabled to fulfill his vow of the past, the Master was truly joyous.
His earnest wish thus completed, he became quite peaceful and calm.
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