量處輕重儀 2.91

2.91

已前三件，號曰性輕，謂體是輕虛，資道正要。又隨身機濟，深有事勞，今從本而定輕名，非在多而入重也。類例並隨且斷，蹊逕炳然。而次第三件中，絲綿所作者，意猶疑妨。何者？由損害所利，無宜在分。生得尚剉壞滅蹤，死後寧開分通計。若準此義，誠難決之，且順《央掘經》中受者非悲，而不破戒，故在輕限。必更有部決，亦可從之。若正心學大道者，則從重例（今西梵諸釋，並不以為袈裟，意可見也）。

The three items above are called 'intrinsically light': their substance is light and simple, truly essential for supporting the Way. Moreover, in responding to personal needs, they carry profound utility; now their classification as light is determined from their origin, not that they are classified as heavy because of their quantity. The analogous cases are all judged accordingly, their paths being clear. However, regarding what is made of silk and floss in the third item, there is still hesitation and doubt in mind. Why? Because what benefits through harm ought not to be included in the division. If when obtained alive it is still chopped, destroyed, and wiped out without trace, after death how could it be permitted to be divided and generally calculated? If following this principle, it is truly difficult to decide. For the time being, following the Aṅgulimāla Sūtra where one who receives it lacks compassion but does not break the precepts, it is placed within the limit for light property. If there are further decisions by other schools, one may also follow them. If one sets one's mind correctly on studying the Great Way, then it follows the precedent for heavy property. (Nowadays the Śākyan monks of the Western Realm do not use it for kaṣāyas; the intention is evident.)