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English version Furthermore, the Bhikshu (Buddhist monk) in charge of bedding, holding all the locks and keys, presents them before the senior monk (the most senior monk in the Sangha), and reports: 'Venerable Sir! In such-and-such room there are clothes and belongings; whoever likes them may take them.' If the senior monk does not take this room, it should be given to the second senior monk. If the second senior monk takes this room, his old room should be given to the third senior monk. Thus, it is passed on in turn, until the end of the Sangha (Buddhist monastic community). If the first senior monk, after giving it to the second senior monk, then asks for it back, he should not be given it immediately the first time he asks; he need not be given it the second time he asks; he should be given it the third time he asks, but the senior monk will then commit a Dukkritta (a minor offense). Thus, it is passed on in turn until the end of the community, and the offense of violating the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) is committed in sequence as before, as should be known according to the above principles. However, if all the rooms in the dwelling place have been distributed, and a guest Bhikshu arrives with no room to give him, the World-Honored One (a title for the Buddha, Shakyamuni) said: 'One room and its bedding should be reserved for guest Bhikshus.' At that time, the Bhikshus then reserved the space under the gatehouse, in front of the corridor eaves, and the stepping stones for guest Bhikshus. The Buddha said: 'One should not reserve the space under the gatehouse, or even the stepping stones, for guest Bhikshus. These places are where birds live, not where people live.' The Buddha said: 'One Bhikshu should be made aware of the Sangha's offerings, and another room should be reserved to place bedding. That Bhikshu should protect all the belongings himself, and also inspect for insects and beehives. If bees leave the hive, it should be removed; if the young bees have not yet left, it should be suspended with a thread and placed elsewhere, and they will leave on their own when they grow up. If a guest Bhikshu arrives, bedding should be provided. If there are few people, each person should be given one set. If there are many people, two people should share one set, or three people should share one set.' Some elderly Bhikshus, having obtained heavy felt mattresses, find it difficult to move them and do not know what to do. The Buddha said: 'If an elderly Bhikshu cannot move it, a young Bhikshu should be allowed to rely on him. After the bedding has been distributed, they should be told: 'If you do not have any lining, you should not lie down casually, nor should you use small, dirty, broken, or thin things to replace the Sangha's bedding.' The person in charge should inspect the rooms and observe, and if he sees anything unreasonable, he should punish them according to the rules. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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。若小年者，应告二师，令其呵责。其捡行房舍苾刍，每月十五日，巡房观察。若受用卧具不如法者，白大众知，夺取卧具，仍为治罚。若依止门人，应告其师，收取卧具。 “大众和集时，应告白曰：‘诸具寿！今此住处，有尔许人，当依某甲为施主，依某村坊为乞食处。以某甲为营事人，某甲为瞻病者，于此住处，应作安居。’时诸苾刍等，应捡行邻近村坊乞食之处。既观察已，情爱乐者，各自念言：‘我于此处，堪作安居。乃至同梵行者，不生忧恼。设复生时，速能除灭。所有安乐未生者令生，其已生者劝令增进。村坊乞食之处，不生劳苦。若我病患，有供侍人，给我医药，饮食所须，皆悉充济。’作是念已，应入屏处，对一苾刍，具修威仪，随年致礼，蹲踞合掌，作如是说：‘具寿存念！今僧伽五月十六日，作夏安居。我苾刍某甲，亦于五月十六日，作夏安居。我苾刍某甲，于此住处界内，前三月夏安居。以某甲为施主，某甲为营事人，某甲为瞻病人，于此住处，乃至若有圮裂穿坏，当修补之。我于今夏，在此安居。’第二、第三亦如是说。所对苾刍，应云：‘奥算迦。’答云：‘娑度。’若有因缘，不及前安居者，听作后安居，准前应作。既安居已，不应出界宿。若有因缘，须出去者，不应经宿。” 现代汉语译本：如果年龄较小的比丘违规，应该告知两位戒师，让他们进行呵斥。负责检查僧房的比丘，每月十五日巡视僧房进行观察。如果使用的卧具不如法，告知大众，没收卧具，并进行惩罚。如果是依止的门人，应该告知他的师父，收回卧具。 大众集会时，应该宣告说：‘诸位具寿（对有德长老的尊称）！现在这个住处，有这么多人，应当依靠某甲（指特定施主）作为施主，依靠某村坊作为乞食的地方。以某甲（指特定人员）为营事人，某甲（指特定人员）为照顾病人的人，在这个住处，应当进行安居。’这时各位比丘等，应该考察邻近村坊乞食的地方。考察完毕后，如果心生喜爱，各自心中想：‘我在这里，可以进行安居。乃至与同梵行者（指一起修行的同伴），不产生忧愁烦恼。即使产生，也能迅速消除。所有未产生的安乐令其产生，已经产生的安乐劝其增长。在村坊乞食的地方，不产生劳苦。如果我生病，有侍奉的人，给我医药，饮食所需，都能充分供给。’这样想完后，应该进入隐蔽的地方，面对一位比丘，具足威仪，按照年龄大小行礼，蹲下合掌，这样说：‘具寿（对有德长老的尊称）请记住！现在僧伽（指出家僧团）五月十六日，作夏安居。我比丘某甲（指自己），也在五月十六日，作夏安居。我比丘某甲（指自己），在这个住处界内，前三月夏安居。以某甲（指特定施主）为施主，某甲（指特定人员）为营事人，某甲（指特定人员）为照顾病人的人，在这个住处，乃至如果有倒塌破裂损坏的地方，应当修补它。我于今年夏天，在此安居。’第二次、第三次也这样说。所面对的比丘，应该说：‘奥算迦（表示同意）。’回答说：‘娑度（表示很好）。’如果有因缘，来不及参加前安居的，允许参加后安居，按照前面的方法去做。已经安居后，不应该出界过夜。如果有因缘，必须出去的，不应该在外过夜。
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English version: If a junior Bhikshu (monk) violates the rules, two preceptors should be informed to reprimand him. The Bhikshu (monk) responsible for inspecting the monastic residences should conduct a room inspection on the fifteenth of each month. If the bedding used is not in accordance with the Dharma (teachings), the Sangha (monastic community) should be informed, the bedding confiscated, and punishment administered. If he is a dependent disciple, his teacher should be informed to retrieve the bedding. When the Sangha (monastic community) gathers, it should be announced: 'Venerable Bhikshus (monks)! In this dwelling, there are so many people. We should rely on so-and-so (specific donor) as the benefactor, and rely on such-and-such village as the place for alms. With so-and-so (specific person) as the manager, and so-and-so (specific person) as the caretaker of the sick, we should observe the Vassa (rain retreat) in this dwelling.' At this time, the Bhikshus (monks) should inspect the nearby villages for alms. After observing, if they feel inclined, they should each think: 'I can observe the Vassa (rain retreat) here. I will not cause worry or distress to my fellow Brahmacharis (those practicing the holy life). Even if it arises, I can quickly eliminate it. I will bring forth happiness that has not yet arisen, and encourage the increase of happiness that has already arisen. There will be no hardship in the village for alms. If I am sick, there will be someone to attend to me, providing me with medicine, food, and all necessities.' After thinking this, they should go to a secluded place, face a Bhikshu (monk), conduct themselves with proper decorum, pay respects according to age, squat down, join their palms, and say: 'Venerable Sir, please remember! Now the Sangha (monastic community) will observe the summer Vassa (rain retreat) on the sixteenth day of the fifth month. I, Bhikshu (monk) so-and-so (oneself), will also observe the summer Vassa (rain retreat) on the sixteenth day of the fifth month. I, Bhikshu (monk) so-and-so (oneself), will observe the first three months of the summer Vassa (rain retreat) within the boundaries of this dwelling. With so-and-so (specific donor) as the benefactor, so-and-so (specific person) as the manager, and so-and-so (specific person) as the caretaker of the sick, in this dwelling, if there are any collapses, cracks, or damages, I will repair them. I will observe the Vassa (rain retreat) here this summer.' The second and third times should be said in the same way. The Bhikshu (monk) being addressed should say: 'Oksanka (approval).' The response should be: 'Sadhu (well done).' If there is a reason for not being able to attend the first Vassa (rain retreat), it is permissible to attend the later Vassa (rain retreat), following the previous procedure. After observing the Vassa (rain retreat), one should not leave the boundary overnight. If there is a reason to leave, one should not stay out overnight. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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时众村中，有一长者名曰忧陀延，其家大富，多有财物及以衣裳。是时长者于其家内，多出衣食，别为一库，拟欲供养苾刍僧伽。即时遣信，往诣室罗伐城，请诸苾刍僧伽曰：“于某村中，长者某甲作如是言：‘于我家中，多有衣服饮食。今欲供养大德！愿垂哀受。’”时诸苾刍报使人曰：“其长者家，去此远近？”答曰：“去此强三逾缮那。”诸苾刍等即作是念：“去此甚远，我等欲去，齐暮得回还不？”各作是言：“去此既远，至暮不及回来。”“世尊制我等安居，不得出界外宿，不知如何？”即便不去。时彼象村侧近，别有苾刍于彼安居，即便受请。既受请已，多获衣食，三月夏安居满已，着衣持钵，往室罗伐城。渐渐游行，遂到彼城，诣一寺所。时有苾刍，即前迎接，代收衣钵，安置房内。主人问曰：“从何而来？何处安居？”客便答曰：“我等比在象村之侧，三月安居满已，从彼而来。”主人问言：“汝等安居和合、乞食不以此为苦耶？”答曰：“我等于彼安居，甚为安乐衣食丰足，不以为苦。”即便问曰：“汝等云何于彼安居、衣食丰足，而不乏耶？”报言：“在彼侧近，有一聚落名曰象村，村有长者名忧陀延，其家巨富，以深信心，作其福业，多持饮食及以衣服而来惠施，为此丰足。”时彼苾 现代汉语译本 当时，村庄里有一位名叫忧陀延（Udayana，人名）的长者，他家非常富有，拥有大量的财物和衣服。这位长者在他的家中，拿出大量的食物和衣服，专门设立一个仓库，打算用来供养比丘僧团（Bhiksu Sangha，佛教僧侣团体）。他立即派遣使者前往室罗伐城（Sravasti，古印度城市名），邀请各位比丘僧团说：‘在某村庄中，长者某甲这样说：‘在我家中，有很多衣服和食物。现在想要供养各位大德！希望你们能够慈悲接受。’’当时各位比丘对比丘僧团的使者说：‘那位长者的家，距离这里远吗？’使者回答说：‘距离这里大约有三逾缮那（Yojana，古印度长度单位）。’各位比丘们就想：‘距离这里非常遥远，我们如果去的话，到傍晚能够赶回来吗？’各自都说：‘距离这里既然遥远，到傍晚来不及赶回来。’‘世尊（释迦牟尼佛）规定我们安居（Vassa，雨季期间僧侣的集中修行）期间，不得出界外住宿，不知道该怎么办？’于是就没有去。当时在象村（Hastigrama，地名）附近，另有一些比丘在那里安居，就接受了邀请。接受邀请后，获得了大量的衣物和食物，三个月的夏季安居结束后，穿上衣服，拿着钵，前往室罗伐城。渐渐地行走，就到达了那座城市，去了一座寺庙。当时有一位比丘，立刻上前迎接，代为收取衣钵，安置在房间内。主人问道：‘从哪里来？在哪里安居？’客人回答说：‘我们比丘在象村旁边，三个月的安居结束后，从那里来。’主人问道：‘你们在那里安居和合，乞食不觉得辛苦吗？’回答说：‘我们在那里安居，非常安乐，衣食丰足，不觉得辛苦。’就问道：‘你们怎么样在那里安居、衣食丰足，而不缺乏呢？’回答说：‘在那附近，有一个村落名叫象村，村里有一位长者名叫忧陀延，他家非常富有，以深厚的信心，做这样的福业，拿出大量的饮食和衣服来惠施，因此我们衣食丰足。’当时那些比丘
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English version At that time, in a certain village, there was an elder named Udayana, whose family was very wealthy, possessing abundant riches and clothing. This elder, in his home, set aside a large amount of food and clothing, creating a separate storehouse, intending to offer it to the Bhiksu Sangha (community of monks). Immediately, he dispatched a messenger to Sravasti, inviting the Bhiksu Sangha, saying: 'In such and such village, the elder so-and-so says: 'In my home, there is much clothing and food. Now I wish to offer it to you, virtuous ones! May you kindly accept it.'' At that time, the Bhiksus said to the messenger of the Bhiksu Sangha: 'How far is that elder's house from here?' The messenger replied: 'It is about three Yojanas (ancient Indian unit of distance) from here.' The Bhiksus then thought: 'It is very far from here; if we go, will we be able to return by evening?' They each said: 'Since it is so far, we will not be able to return by evening.' 'The World-Honored One (Buddha) has instructed us to observe Vassa (rain retreat), and not to stay overnight outside the boundary; what should we do?' So they did not go. At that time, near the village of Hastigrama, there were other Bhiksus observing Vassa, and they accepted the invitation. Having accepted the invitation, they obtained abundant clothing and food. After the three months of the summer retreat were completed, they put on their robes, carried their bowls, and went to Sravasti. Gradually traveling, they arrived at that city and went to a monastery. At that time, a Bhiksu came forward to greet them, took their robes and bowls, and placed them in a room. The host asked: 'Where have you come from? Where did you observe Vassa?' The guest replied: 'We Bhiksus were near the village of Hastigrama, and after the three months of Vassa, we came from there.' The host asked: 'Did you observe Vassa harmoniously there, and did you not find begging for food difficult?' They replied: 'We observed Vassa there very happily, with abundant clothing and food, and we did not find it difficult.' Then he asked: 'How did you observe Vassa there, with abundant clothing and food, and without lacking anything?' They replied: 'Near there, there is a village called Hastigrama, and in the village, there is an elder named Udayana, whose family is very wealthy. With deep faith, he performs such meritorious deeds, bringing abundant food and clothing to give as charity, and therefore we are abundant.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------