國清百錄 1.9

1.9

Now, new robes without holes cannot be mended with thread, and those who have cultivated pure goodness from past lives cannot be subjected to punishment. When I was first at Fudu, then in Jinling, and earlier when I entered Tiantai, the various Dharma followers came and assembled; their work on the Way did not even require gentle words of encouragement, much less establishing regulations to discipline them. But after I entered Tiantai the second time, looking upon the younger students, they were like newly caught apes and horses: if not reined in and restrained, their faults would grow worse day by day and increase month by month. For the sake of perfecting them, I overlook two faults and punish one; striking with a cattail whip merely demonstrates shame—it is not that I wish to cause them suffering. Now, to instruct the students, I briefly set forth ten articles. If hindrances arise later, they should be supplemented or reduced. Let the assembly deliberate together.