勅修百丈清規 5.64

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In ancient times, [travelers] wore a bamboo hat. Inside the hat they placed items such as scriptures and tea utensils. Their robes and bedding were bound into front and rear packs, into which they inserted their Ministry of Rites certificate tube and ordination knife. Nowadays, according to the method of top packs and packing bundles, two lengths of blue cloth wrappers are used. First, use one length to pack things such as robes and bedding, wrapping it with an oiled sheet on the outside. Then use the second length to wrap it again on the outside, tie the four corners securely, and lock it with a small padlock, attaching the pack hook to the top. The monk's certificate has a pouch hung before the chest. The kāṣāya is tied securely with a handkerchief, placed into the waist pack, and tied in front. The lower garments, shoes, and socks have a pouch tied at the rear. The right hand carries the staff. When cloud-and-water [monks] encounter each other along the road, they cross their hands, bow toward each other, and pass by. When traveling to mountains and monasteries and approaching the gate, take down the pack and carry it in both hands into the transit quarters. In the resting place, unpack, take out shoes and socks, wash the feet, change clothes, don the kāṣāya, and go to have an audience with the guest master.