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t24n1461 vinaya twenty two clear treatise.g2.0f

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English version: Among the four '于遮' (Yu Zhe: uncertain) learning points, one who understands the Buddha's intent well can establish precepts correctly. One who understands the three measurements of the bowl and robe, as well as the methods of transmission and adherence based on vows. Determine the measurements of the bowl and robe in two situations, such as time, transgression, and the manner of spacing. Understand the expedient methods and the owner of the items in these situations, and how property constitutes '尼萨耆' (Nisaqi: Nissaggiya, an offense requiring forfeiture). In this way, in order, one can understand the thirty learning points. Be skilled in distinguishing the Eight Weighty Dharmas, understanding the appearance and sequential methods of the true Dharma. In the four meditative states such as '宿住' (Su Zhu: previous lives), understand the direction and the five '羯磨' (Jie Mo: Sangha's affairs processing). Be skilled in understanding up to obtaining the five kinds of liberation, understanding the five paths of transgression '毗尼' (Pi Ni: Vinaya, discipline). Based on the path of entering into offense and the offenses arising from boundaries, understand as judged in the world. Understand the eight kinds of '拔迦絺那' (Ba Jia Chi Na: a method of sewing robes), and the five merits of '迦絺那' (Jia Chi Na: Kathina, a meritorious robe). Be skilled in understanding the situations where two guards (guarding the eyes and ears) do not obtain precepts, and the twenty people and ten bases for confession. Be skilled in understanding the two guards to prevent evil contact, understand the four '羯磨' (Jie Mo: Sangha's affairs processing) and acting based on quietude. Be able to distinguish the four kinds of '布萨' (Bu Sa: Uposatha, a bi-monthly recitation ceremony) affairs, and a wise person can understand the five '自恣' (Zi Zi: Pravāraṇā, a self-criticism ceremony at the end of the rainy season). Distinguish the transmission of a '沙门' (Sha Men: Shramana, renunciant) obtaining full ordination, and understand the five purities of a '沙门' (Sha Men: Shramana, renunciant). Self, others, and neither self nor others, be able to understand the performed pure conduct of a '沙门' (Sha Men: Shramana, renunciant). Understanding the meaning can clearly reveal merits, namely the merits of the five sets of fifty venerable teachers. Such a person is fully endowed with what the Buddha praises, corresponding to the merits of a '毗那耶师' (Pi Na Ye Shi: Vinaya Master). For these meanings, be decisive and clear in mind, through reading scriptures and relying on a '事行师' (Shi Xing Shi: behavioral mentor). Such a person is clear and thoroughly understands the precepts, the Buddha said that such a person does not rely on others. 《Commentary on the Twenty-Two Clarifications of the Vinaya》, one volume --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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