四分律行事鈔資持記 2.995

2.995

In the Dharmaguptaka-vinaya there are four: first, it explains the preparatory stage of abandoning and departing. The subsequent four types are all distinguished by the word 'if'. First, entrusting it to an administrative officer; second, moving it to a concealed place; third, covering it well; fourth, intending to return. The preceding phrase explains returning immediately. Under 'should...', the word 'go' is missing; the Vinaya says 'then one should go'; it is also suspected that the character 'then' was inverted in copying, so it should now be read continuously with what follows. As for 'in the rain', the Vinaya says: if it rains briefly and one returns quickly without ruining the sitting mat, one should go; if it rains moderately, one travels moderately, and one can make it back, one should go; if it rains lightly, one travels lightly, and one can make it back, one should go (all mean having such an intention at the time of departure); now it merely says 'according to the rain and arriving on time', which comprehensively covers the meaning sufficiently. Under 'In that...', it concludes generally, first clarifying compliance with the Dharma. Under 'If not...', it explains violation. The principal offense and preparatory stage are as listed in the text. As for 'returning and regretting', the Vinaya says: with one foot outside the door and one foot inside the door, wishing to go yet not going. Under 'If two...', it next explains joint offenses. The Vinaya says: a junior monk thought the senior monk would collect it, but the senior monk ultimately did not collect it, hence he incurs two offenses; not collecting it incurs a pāyattika, and furthermore, being improper in deportment incurs a duṣkṛta. (Preemptively telling the senior monk to do so, he therefore incurs two offenses.) Moreover, if the senior monk thought the junior monk would collect it, yet he did not collect it, the senior monk incurs a pāyattika. Where both do not collect it, the Vinaya says: the two persons are neither ahead nor behind (meaning those of equal monastic age). Under 'Remaining...', third, it explains other items. An empty bed is not one used for lying on. 'Outer and inner' refers to exterior and interior, meaning disassembled into various places, not a complete object. Under 'If...', fourth, it explains other duties. 'Reflective contemplation' means dhyāna meditation.