諸經要集 5.24

5.24

Furthermore, the Sūtra of King Bimbisāra Making Offerings to the Buddha states: "At that time, in the country of Magadha, Bimbisāra (which translates as 'complexion') sāra (which translates as 'upright') went to where the Buddha was and addressed the Bhagavat, saying: 'I govern this realm; with all the resources and wealth available to me, I wish for the rest of my life to make offerings to the Tathāgata and the assembly of bhikṣus of robes, food and drink, couches, bedding, and medicine when sick and emaciated. I will also urge my ministers and commoners so that they may obtain deliverance, escape the three wretched destinies, and forever abide in tranquility.'" Furthermore, the Zabaozang jing states: "The Buddha told the bhikṣus: 'There are eight kinds of people to whom one should give with certainty, without giving rise to doubt: first, the father; second, the mother; third, the Buddha; fourth, disciples; fifth, travelers arriving from afar; sixth, travelers departing for afar; seventh, the sick; eighth, those nursing the sick.'"