四分律刪補隨機羯磨 1.5

1.5

Formerly, in the metropolitan region, I compiled the Xingshichao, which exhaustively gathered categories and displayed miscellaneous marks in full; however, because its practical duties were so complex, it was difficult to understand on a sudden search. Therefore, I have briefly extracted the single matter of karman and distinguished it under a separate title. If one is to classify and select admissions and expulsions, establishments and abrogations, rights and wrongs, that Chao explains them. This [work] merely applies the Dharma to actual matters; those citations and proofs are to be implemented through this scroll. However, as the Vinaya-piṭaka has lacunae and points where omissions need supplementation, I have comprehensively consulted the various divisions and summarized the authentic texts. Where both [texts] are lacking, the matter is decided by general reason; when fully set forth in the chapters, it will indeed differ from the ancient writings. Now, although the karman procedures are numerous, they are essentially divided into eight, beginning with cetanā and ending with jñapti-caturtha[-karman]; each has its efficacious function, which is why the Vinaya gives them a single common name. Now, collecting those that are practically prominent and necessary for current use, I have arranged them into categories: the text is laid out in ten chapters, its meaning applies to the seven classes of disciples; how would I dare transmit this to learned offices? It is merely to clarify my own constant duties.