[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) › 5.54 # 勅修百丈清規 5.54 English (machine translation) 5.54 - **Language:** English ### [5.54](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.54) The Vinaya says: 'When monks are troubled by grass insects, they are permitted to make a flywhisk.' The Mahāsaṃghika Vinaya says: 'The Buddha permitted making thread whisks, fine cotton whisks, miscanthus whisks, and tree-bark whisks. If they are decorated with yak tails, horse tails, or gold and silver handles, none may be held.' - [Previous: 5.53](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.53) - [Next: 5.55](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.55) - [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.2025.5.54) — Classical Chinese --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.54](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2025~en-mt.5.54) · Pramāṇa