The Long Āgama Sūtra 17.21
長阿含經 17.21
- Language
- Classical Chinese
17.21
「諸比丘!我所制衣,若塚間衣,若長者衣、麤賤衣;此衣足障寒暑、蚊虻,足蔽四體。諸比丘!我所制食,若乞食,若居士食;此食自足,若身苦惱,眾患切已,恐遂至死,故聽此食,知足而已。諸比丘!我所制住處,若在樹下,若在露地,若在房內,若樓閣上,若在窟內,若在種種住處;此處自足,為障寒暑、風雨、蚊虻,下至閑靜懈息之處。諸比丘!我所制藥,若大小便,酥油蜜、黑石蜜;此藥自足,若身生苦惱,眾患切已,恐遂至死,故聽此藥。」
“Monks, the robes that I allow are robes from cemeteries, robes from prominent people, or crude robes. These robes are sufficient for warding off cold, heat, and biting insects, and they’re enough to cover your four limbs.
“Monks, the food that I allow is solicited food or a householder’s food. This food is sufficient for your body or troubles. When the myriad ailments become severe, they become a source of anxiety until death, so I permit you this food. Be satisfied with that.
“Monks, the abodes that I allow are under a tree, out in the open, in a room, in a hall, or in a cave. If you live in these various abodes, be satisfied with them. They ward off the cold, heat, wind, rain, and biting insects. Abide under them in quiet repose.
“Monks, the medicines that I allow are urine, feces, cream, oil, honey, or rock honey. Be satisfied with these medicines. If your body is troubled by pains, then I permit these medicines when the myriad ailments become severe and cause anxiety until death.”
Translations (2)
- The Long Discourses (selected sūtras) — Charles Patton, English
- English (machine translation) — English, machine translation
Linked texts (1)
- Pāsādikasutta — Pāli