開元釋教錄 13.11

13.11

調伏藏者。經云。勝故。祕故。佛獨制故。如契經中。諸弟子說法。或諸天說法。律則不爾。一切佛說。自古群錄皆將摩得勒伽善見論等。編為正毘奈耶藏。今者尋思恐將非當。此等並是分部已後諸聖賢等依宗贊述。非佛金口所宣。又非千聖結集。今之撰錄分為二例。初明五部正調伏藏。次明諸論奈耶眷屬。庶根條不雜本末區分。幸諸達人重垂刊正。

As for the Vinayapiṭaka, the sūtra states that it is so called because it is supreme, secret, and formulated exclusively by the Buddha. Whereas in the sūtras disciples may preach the Dharma or various devas may preach the Dharma, the vinaya is not like this: it is spoken entirely by the Buddha. Since ancient times, various catalogues have all compiled the Mātṛkā, the Samantapāsādikā, and others into the authentic Vinayapiṭaka. Reflecting on this now, I fear that is inappropriate. These are all explanatory works and commentaries composed by various sages and worthies in accordance with their sectarian traditions after the division into schools; they were not spoken directly from the Buddha's golden mouth, nor were they compiled by the thousand sages. In compiling this catalogue, I have now divided them into two categories: first, explaining the authentic Vinayapiṭaka of the five schools; second, explaining the various treatises subordinate to the vinaya. In this way, I hope that root and branches will not be confused, and origin and periphery will be distinguished. I hope that knowledgeable persons will deign to correct any errors.