[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Buddhist Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha) › [Taishō Tripiṭaka (Chinese Buddhist canon)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho) › [勅修百丈清規](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025) › [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt) › 5.52 # 勅修百丈清規 5.52 English (machine translation) 5.52 - **Language:** English ### [5.52](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.52) The Daśādhyāya Vinaya says: 'The Buddha permitted the keeping of a walking staff; its tip uses iron for firmness; this is an excellent aid for travel.' Furthermore, the Vinaya says: 'The Buddha permitted the keeping of a walking staff for two reasons: first, for being old, emaciated, and lacking strength; second, for being afflicted with illness and suffering.' - [Previous: 5.51](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.51) - [Next: 5.53](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.53) - [Up: 5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5) ## Linked texts (1) - [勅修百丈清規](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025.5.52) — Classical Chinese --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.52](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.52) · Pramāṇa