法苑珠林 42.14

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42.14

Furthermore, the Dharmaguptaka-vinaya states that giving gruel to the saṃgha obtains five kinds of benefits: first, it removes hunger; second, it removes thirst; third, it digests previous food; fourth, it regulates urination and defecation; fifth, it makes the eyes clear and bright. The Mahāsāṃghika-vinaya states that giving gruel obtains ten kinds of benefits; hence a verse says:

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法苑珠林 — 道世, Classical Chinese