勅修百丈清規 6.36

6.36

The karmadāna instructs the hall administration postulants to invite the abbot, two ranks, and attendants to go to the hall administration or to the reflection hall to present the bundles and baskets before the assembly. They unseal them, take out the clothing and items, and lay them out on mats on the floor. Each item is lifted and presented to the karmadāna. The head seat decides on the appraised value by compromise. The guest master and attendants enter them on the inventory, assign character labels, and record the prices there. Below, based on the labels, tags are written and attached to the clothing and items, which are then put into the baskets. Furthermore, following the labels and prices, separate long tags are written for each item to prepare for use when auctioning the robes. Neither the abbot's quarters, the two ranks, nor any of the dormitories may take items away under the pretext of public use. If the permanent property of the monastery truly has an indispensable need for something, it is offset against the deduction money according to the appraised price. If the deceased monk's robes and bowl are somewhat abundant, the appraisal value should be lowered to benefit the assembly and thereby dedicate post-mortem blessings.