Literature Reference: 初月开草堂,远公方觏止。—— 《同李五夕次香山精舍访宪上人》 As the crescent moon lit the thatched hall, Master Yuan was just arriving. Source from 'Visiting Monk Xian with Li Wu at Xiangshan Hermitage'.
远: Vastness and distance. In a name, it signifies grand aspirations and lofty ideals.
公:
Meaning: Master Yuan signifies a venerable elder, embodying wisdom, virtue, and foresight.