佛制比丘六物圖 1.43

1.43

Furthermore, where the hook and fastener are placed, square pieces of cloth are sewn as patches, originally intended to help reinforce them; yet to call them "altars" is incorrect. The Three Thousand Deports says: "Apply patches at the four corners." The Dharmaguptaka-vinaya says "pulling so that the corners are straight," and so forth. What people in the world call the "Four Heavenly Kings" is also incorrect. The Dharmaguptaka-vinaya: "Patches should be placed on the shoulders to guard against dirt and grease."