量處輕重儀 2.29

2.29

To restate: The above judgments are based on Vinaya passages by analogy, with clearly defined sources; yet because spiritual understanding differs and intentional applications are hard to restrict, one must divide categories and open paths, organizing them according to principle. However, regarding both heavy and light property, the characteristics of transgression must be known. One must first thoroughly investigate and establish their essential principles; then, when the various characteristics are understood with evidence, judgments will be delivered with solemn caution. Like approaching a deep abyss or treading on thin ice, scrutinizing first and expounding later—does this not apply here? Monastic property is vast: whether belonging to one division or two divisions, four types or eight types, here we only address status and individuals, completely exhausting the four categories; hence, following these categories and principles, they are all cited below.