釋氏要覽 1.321

1.321

The Commentary states: 'Socks are also robes.' ○ The Dharmaguptaka-vinaya states: 'In cold weather, wearing socks is permitted.' (The Gujin zhu says: 'From the Three Dynasties through the Qin, people wore cornered socks, tied with cords up to the ankle. When Emperor Wen of Wei came, he altered the style. The Shiming states: "Wa (socks) means wei (extremity); they are on the extremity of the feet." Cui Si's Inscription says: "In the month of Jianzi, they help nurture harmonious qi."') ○ The Mahīśāsaka-vinaya states: 'When a non-Buddhist asked about robes, a monk did not know, and was ridiculed: "What is special about the śramaṇas? They do not even know the features of robes; how could they know the mind?" Therefore, detailed explanations have been provided in the preceding text.'