佛制比丘六物圖 1.31

1.31

The Zhangfu yi says: "To make them under the measurement conforms to the deportment of frugality; to arbitrarily increase them beyond the limit is an act that constitutes an offense. The text says: 'Four hastas or two hastas are not uncanonical; but if they equal the Buddha's measurement, this immediately incurs a primary offense.' This is the proof of it." It also says: "In recent years, the inferior sort have become arrogant and extravagant in their measurements; when it comes to frugality and modesty, I have yet to see anyone." It also says: "Measurements are established for garments: permitting reductions and prohibiting excess are both ways to curb feelings of greed and contention." (May those who are fond of large sizes examine these passages thoroughly!)