量處輕重儀 2.35

2.35

Second, next we use theoretical categories to summarize. This clarifies the origins of permissions and prohibitions, and the order of adjudications; although it mutually reflects the preceding category, its intention lies in awakening the confused. Previously, division was made only according to appearances and uses, without comprehending the profound meaning of light and heavy property; now, following the meaning, we explain it in detail, unifying and summarizing them by category to reveal the clear texts of the sacred teachings and extract the great principles of appraising and allocating—because there are different paths, the divisions will be without error. Generally speaking, there are three types of deceased property among the fivefold assembly.