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The Long Āgama Sūtra 2.73

長阿含經 2.73

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Classical Chinese

2.73

爾時,五百隷車往至菴婆婆梨園,欲到佛所,下車步進,頭面禮足,却坐一面。如來在座,光相獨顯,蔽諸大眾,譬如秋月,又如天地清明,淨無塵翳,日在虛空,光明獨照。爾時,五百隷車圍遶侍坐,佛於眾中,光相獨明。是時,坐中有一梵志名曰并𩞚,即從座起,偏袒右臂,右膝著地,叉手向佛,以偈讚曰:

“How does a monk behave in a dignified manner? Here, a monk knows to walk when he should walk and to stop when he should stop. He looks left and right before bending and stretching, looking down and up, or gathering his robes and bowl. When he eats, drinks, and takes medicine, he doesn’t forget what’s appropriate. He skillfully prepares when relieving himself, taking away screens, while walking, standing, sitting, and lying down, and while awake, asleep, speaking, and being quiet. He collects his thoughts and isn’t disturbed. This is a monk who behaves in a dignified manner.”

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

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