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t24n1459 fundamental sarvastivada vinaya verses.g2.0f

English

English version All should be collected, without allowing any loss. Sometimes the assembly gathers, making loud noises; not knowing when it is noon, one should sound the conch and beat the drum. If distributing the belongings of the deceased, it is difficult with a large crowd; ten people form a group, or even hundreds or thousands. Each takes a large portion, then further divides it according to the number of people; if someone dies while the distribution is in progress but not yet completed, a distinction must be made. If the person dies after the distribution is complete, the items belong to the Sangha (community) of the four directions; if it is not yet finely divided, it should be jointly obtained by the people in the group. When inviting bhiksus (bhiksu, monks), also invite bhiksunis (bhiksuni, nuns); after the meal, when giving offerings, the one holding the wealth should place it at the head of the assembly. This should be divided into two portions, or according to the donor's wishes; food and drink can be divided equally, as the Buddha also did. When a bhiksu (bhiksu, monk) distributes offerings, they should be equally distributed to the bhiksunis (bhiksuni, nuns); siksamana (siksamana, female novice trainees) should receive one-half of what the bhiksunis (bhiksuni, nuns) receive. Those about to receive full ordination should also receive one-half; sramaneras (sramanera, male novices) and sramanerikas (sramanerika, female novices) should receive one-third. If there are many bhiksus (bhiksu, monks) and few bhiksunis (bhiksuni, nuns), the number of people should be counted, and it should not be divided equally in half. If it is the day of a great assembly, invite the Buddha image into the village or city; it can eliminate disasters and bring blessings to sentient beings through adornment. Sprinkle the wide roads, and adorn the streets and alleys with solemn instruments; scatter flowers and hang wonderful banners, elegant and beautiful like the heavenly gardens. Use candana (candana, sandalwood) and borneol, and universally incense with agarwood; as it drifts with the wind, those who smell it will develop reverence and admiration. Sound conches and beat drums, strike bells to announce to the four directions; gather and emit a great sound, causing listeners to rejoice. The drums and music do not cease, and the loud sound reaches beyond the clouds; banners are spread and entwined everywhere, this is called a great Dharma assembly. There are five kinds of great banners: whale, ox, garuda (garuda, mythical bird), dragon, and lion painted on banners, all of which are held up for offering. The people all accompany and follow.

Chinese

法俗两相依;  如是胜庄严,  引导如来入。  由佛入村城,  敬心兴供养;  八部天龙等,  能除众毒恶。  因斯获财利,  大众卖应分;  准价上座知,  善观其好恶。  若有所须人,  随情当上价;  还价未了者,  无宜着此衣。  敬持妻子等,  三宝随一施;  不可为作价,  当随施主心。  歌舞伎乐处,  苾刍令作时;  诸有护戒人,  不应言汝戏。  应告言贤首,  汝可好用心;  供养于大师,  勿生于懒堕。  窣都波挂幡,  不应将物钉;  元初兴造日,  安橛在随听。  塔上然灯供,  苾刍不自升;  有缘须上者,  应可令求寂。  余人无可求,  香水洗双足;  苾刍应自上,  供养大师心。  造寺三五层,  香台或五七;  或可随情作,  小寺五三房。  略论处中寺,  于东西两边;  三层各九房,  房中宽丈二。  后面亦三层,  上取三房地;  中拟安尊像,  檐前不废行。  或可此檐前,  从地为重阁;  随安大尊像,  每日设香花。  前面两房地,  从下作门楼;  门在下层间,  小作应牢固。  入门于一角,  阁道上三层;  出上并平头,  四边 现代汉语译本 世俗的规矩和佛法相互依存; 这样的殊胜庄严,引导如来进入。 由于佛陀进入村庄和城市,人们以恭敬心兴起供养; 八部天龙等(佛教中的八类护法神),能够消除各种毒害和邪恶。 因此获得财物利益,大众出售应该分得的物品; 按照市场价格,由上座(寺院中地位较高的僧人)来了解,善于观察物品的好坏。 如果有需要的人,可以根据情况提高价格; 还价没有完成的,不应该穿这件衣服。 恭敬地持有妻子等,将财物在三宝(佛、法、僧)中随意选择一个施舍; 不可以为施舍的物品定价,应当随施主的心意。 在歌舞伎乐的场所,比丘(出家修行的男子)令其表演时; 所有守护戒律的人,不应该说‘你们在玩乐’。 应该告诉他们说:‘贤首(对有德者的尊称),你们可以好好用心; 供养于大师(佛陀),不要产生懒惰之心。’ 在窣都波(梵文stūpa的音译,即佛塔)上悬挂幡旗,不应该用钉子钉; 最初兴建佛塔的时候,安放木橛要听从安排。 在塔上点燃灯供奉,比丘不要自己攀登; 有必要必须上去的人,应该让沙弥(年龄较小的出家男子)去。 其他人没有必要上去,用香水清洗双脚; 比丘应该亲自上去,以供养大师的心意。 建造寺庙可以建三层或五层,香台可以建五层或七层; 或者可以根据情况建造,小寺庙可以建五间或三间房。 简单地说说中等的寺庙,在东西两边; 三层楼每层各有九间房,房间的宽度为一丈二尺。 后面也是三层楼,上面取三间房的面积; 中间打算安放佛像,屋檐前不妨碍行走。 或者可以在这屋檐前,从地面建造重阁; 随意安放大尊佛像,每天设置香花供养。 前面两间房的面积,从下面建造门楼; 门在下层,建造得小巧但要牢固。 入门在一个角落,阁道的上面有三层; 出口与上面齐平,四边

English

English version The secular customs and the Dharma are mutually dependent; Such supreme adornment guides the Tathagata (another name for the Buddha) to enter. Because the Buddha enters villages and cities, people arise with respectful hearts to make offerings; The eight classes of gods and dragons (eight types of protective deities in Buddhism), are able to eliminate all kinds of poisons and evils. Therefore, they obtain wealth and benefits, and the assembly sells the items that should be distributed; According to the market price, the senior monk (the senior monk in the monastery) understands, and is good at observing the good and bad of the items. If there are people in need, the price can be increased according to the situation; If the price has not been agreed upon, one should not wear this garment. Respectfully hold wives, etc., and donate wealth to any of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) at will; It is not allowed to set a price for the donated items, and it should be according to the donor's wishes. In places of singing, dancing, and music, when a Bhikshu (a male monastic) asks them to perform; All those who uphold the precepts should not say, 'You are playing.' They should be told, 'Virtuous ones, you can put your heart into it; Make offerings to the Great Teacher (the Buddha), and do not be lazy.' When hanging banners on the Stupa (Sanskrit: stūpa, a Buddhist monument), nails should not be used; When the pagoda was first built, the placement of the pegs should be listened to. When lighting lamps for offerings on the pagoda, the Bhikshu should not climb up himself; If it is necessary to go up, a novice monk (a younger male monastic) should be asked to go. Other people do not need to go up, wash their feet with fragrant water; The Bhikshu should go up himself, with the intention of making offerings to the Great Teacher. Temples can be built with three or five stories, and incense platforms can be built with five or seven stories; Or it can be built according to the situation, and small temples can be built with five or three rooms. Briefly speaking about medium-sized temples, on the east and west sides; Each of the three floors has nine rooms, and the width of the rooms is twelve feet. The back is also three floors, and the top takes up the area of three rooms; It is planned to place Buddha statues in the middle, and walking in front of the eaves is not hindered. Or in front of these eaves, a double pavilion can be built from the ground; Place large Buddha statues at will, and set up incense and flowers for offerings every day. The area of the two rooms in the front, build a gate tower from below; The door is on the lower floor, and it should be small but strong. The entrance is in a corner, and there are three floors above the pavilion road; The exit is flush with the top, and the four sides

Chinese

皆绝壁。  尼寺限三层,  香台随至五;  寺中房轨则,  准苾刍应知。  佛像形亏坏,  尊经字灭磨;  拭却可重修,  令其更增胜。  制底尊仪影,  新坛足不蹈;  必有缘须过,  可诵圣伽他。  苾刍乞食时,  有人无简别;  佛想唤为佛,  持物而相施。  苾刍应问彼,  详审观其意:  汝唤我为佛,  为是两足尊;  汝唤为法者,  为是尽苦法;  汝唤为僧者,  为是真圣众。  既问决知已,  随彼所乐情;  施者应受之,  此皆无有过。  假令唯一尼,  受请向他舍;  行初留一座,  为拟苾刍来。  苾刍应此座,  求寂亦宜居;  不解愿伽他,  苾刍尼为作。  若无执事人,  随缘诣村落;  获利应须寄,  得人方遣持。  上明诸杂缘,  多是生存事;  下论身死后,  焚葬事须知。  苾刍身既死,  告众鸣健稚;  须唤舆尸人,  柴薪用僧物。  香花幡鼓乐,  送至焚尸林;  亲识及门徒,  愍念相随去。  善亲应可烧,  薪火须丰足;  助以旃檀等,  随有灌酥油。  身疮若有虫,  埋时勿令损;  或安于露地,  草叶覆其身。  一一身躯内,  八万种虫居; 现代汉语译本 都是悬崖峭壁。 尼姑庵的层数限制在三层,供奉香火的台子可以多达五层; 寺庙中的房间规制,应该按照比丘(Bhiksu,佛教出家男众)的规范来执行。 佛像如果残缺毁坏,经书如果字迹磨灭; 擦拭干净后可以重新修缮,使它们更加庄严。 佛塔(制底,Caitya)的庄严形象,新建的坛场不要用脚踩踏; 如果一定有因缘需要经过,可以诵念圣伽陀(Gatha,偈颂)。 比丘(Bhiksu)乞食的时候,对布施的人不要有所选择; 把布施的人想象成佛,称呼他们为佛,接受他们所施舍的物品。 比丘(Bhiksu)应该询问他们,详细审察他们的意思: 你称呼我为佛,是因为我是两足尊(对佛的尊称)吗? 你称呼法为佛,是因为它是能使人脱离痛苦的法门吗? 你称呼僧为佛,是因为他们是真正的圣贤僧众吗? 在问清楚之后,顺应他们所希望的; 布施的人所施舍的,都应该接受,这都没有过错。 假设只有一位比丘尼(Bhiksuni,佛教出家女众),接受邀请前往施主家; 刚开始的时候留一个座位,是为了给可能到来的比丘(Bhiksu)准备的。 比丘(Bhiksu)应该坐这个座位,想要清净的人也适合坐; 如果比丘尼(Bhiksuni)不会念诵随喜伽陀(愿Gatha),就由比丘尼(Bhiksuni)来念诵。 如果没有负责管理的人,就随缘前往村落; 获得的利益应该先寄存起来,找到合适的人再让他拿着。 上面说明的各种杂事,大多是关于生存的事情; 下面讨论身死之后,焚烧埋葬的事情需要知道。 比丘(Bhiksu)去世之后,告知大众并敲响健椎(一种法器); 需要找抬尸体的人,柴薪可以使用僧团的物品。 用香花、幡幢、鼓乐,送到焚尸的树林; 亲属和门徒,怀着悲悯的心情跟随前往。 和善的亲友应该负责焚烧,柴火要准备充足; 可以用旃檀(Sandalwood)等香木辅助,随情况浇灌酥油。 如果身体的疮口里有虫子,埋葬的时候不要伤害它们; 或者安放在露天的地方,用草叶覆盖身体。 每一个身体里面,都居住着八万种虫子。

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English version All are sheer cliffs. The nunnery is limited to three floors, while the incense platform can have up to five; The room regulations in the temple should follow the rules for Bhikshus (Buddhist monks). If the Buddha images are damaged, and the scriptures are worn out; They can be wiped clean and repaired, making them even more magnificent. The dignified image of the stupa (Caitya), the newly built altar should not be stepped on; If there is a reason to pass by, one can recite the sacred Gatha (verses). When a Bhikshu (monk) begs for food, do not discriminate against the donors; Imagine the donor as the Buddha, call them Buddha, and accept the items they offer. The Bhikshu (monk) should ask them, carefully examining their intention: Do you call me Buddha because I am the Two-Legged Venerable (an honorific for the Buddha)? Do you call the Dharma Buddha because it is the Dharma that can liberate people from suffering? Do you call the Sangha Buddha because they are the true noble Sangha? After clarifying, follow their wishes; Whatever the donor offers should be accepted, and there is no fault in this. Suppose there is only one Bhiksuni (nun) who accepts an invitation to go to a donor's house; Initially, leave a seat for a Bhikshu (monk) who may come. The Bhikshu (monk) should sit in this seat, and those seeking tranquility are also suitable to sit there; If the Bhiksuni (nun) cannot recite the rejoicing Gatha, the Bhiksuni (nun) should recite it. If there is no one in charge, go to the village as circumstances allow; The benefits obtained should be deposited first, and then sent with a suitable person. The above describes various miscellaneous matters, mostly about survival; The following discusses matters after death, and the matters of cremation and burial need to be known. After a Bhikshu (monk) dies, inform the public and ring the Jianzhi (a kind of Dharma instrument); It is necessary to find people to carry the body, and firewood can be used from the Sangha's property. With incense, flowers, banners, drums, and music, send it to the cremation forest; Relatives and disciples follow with compassion. Kind relatives and friends should be responsible for cremation, and sufficient firewood should be prepared; Sandalwood and other fragrant woods can be used to assist, and ghee can be poured as appropriate. If there are insects in the wounds of the body, do not harm them when burying; Or place it in an open place, covering the body with grass and leaves. Within each body, there are eighty thousand kinds of insects living.