量處輕重儀 2.36

2.36

一、制令畜物，謂不得不有，即衣鉢坐具等。此並入輕（謂輕可隨身，資道要務故）。二、不制令畜物，謂畜便妨道，故制止之，即人畜寶物等。此斷在重（謂事資任重，附俗心強，雖有疎緣，始益終損也）。三、聽開畜物，謂畜不畜俱得，即供身眾具等。此通輕重（謂待緣及益，本懷據道，道在清虛，隨機開制故也）。

First are items ordained to be possessed, meaning those that one cannot do without, namely robes, the pātra, sitting mats, and the like. These are all classified as light property (meaning they are light and can be kept on one's person, being essentials for supporting the Way). Second are items ordained not to be possessed, meaning things whose possession obstructs the Way and which are therefore prohibited, namely humans, animals, precious items, and the like. These are judged to be heavy property (meaning that the responsibility of these affairs is burdensome and their inclination toward worldly mindsets is strong; though there may be loose pretexts, they bring initial benefit but ultimate harm). Third are items permitted to be possessed, meaning those where both possessing or not possessing them are permissible, namely various requisites for maintaining the body and the like. These span both light and heavy property (meaning they depend on circumstances and benefits, where the original intention rests on the Way, the Way consists in purity and simplicity, and permissions and prohibitions are adapted according to capacity).