在寺住法第四(三十一條)
Rules for Dwelling in Monasteries, Part Four
一、不得彊知他事,論他過非。二、不得入他諍事。三、不得傳他惡事。四、不得釘破牆壁。五、不得書門戶及牆壁。六、見殿塔不淨,當掃令淨。七、行不得垂手。八、行不得左右顧視。九、行須長視,看地七尺,勿令蹋蟲蟻。十、若手把物,路逢尊宿,當放一處,如法問訊。十一、不得逾越籬牆,除會衣會夏等緣。十二、不得著木揬向尊宿前行立。十三、不得通肩被袈裟。十四、常須帶袈裟紐。十五、凡著履揬,先令脚根著地,勿使作聲。十六、洟唾常向屏處。十七、不得門閫上坐。十八、不得脚蹋門限。十九、不得入惡笑處。二十、於春夏秋冬,無切要事,不得遊行。二十一、不得惡口罵人,如經所說口業極重,切須慎之。二十二、不得瞋罵風雨。二十三、不得急行,當學牛王象王之步。二十四、廊下行,不得當其中道。二十五、行須旁一邊,是禮也。二十六、廊下行,不得高聲語笑。二十七、大小便須知處所。二十八、無緣事,不得入他房院。二十九、常須慈悲柔和善順,論云:夫言慈者,意在柔和。被他所惱,不生瞋恨。夫言悲者,意在饒益,善順物情。三十、凡出房院,不得衝突尊宿。三十一、廊下行,不得吟詠。
1. Do not force yourself to know others' affairs or discuss their faults and wrongdoings. 2. Do not involve yourself in others' disputes. 3. Do not spread rumors or speak ill of others. 4. Do not damage or break walls. 5. Do not write on doors, gates, or walls. 6. If you see a temple or pagoda that is unclean, you should sweep it clean. 7. When walking, do not let your hands hang loosely. 8. When walking, do not look around left and right. 9. When walking, keep your gaze forward, looking at the ground about seven feet ahead, so as not to step on insects or ants. 10. If you are carrying something and meet a respected elder on the road, set it down properly and greet them respectfully. 11. Do not climb over fences or walls, except for necessary reasons such as gathering robes or during summer retreat. 12. Do not stand or walk in front of respected elders while wearing wooden clogs. 13. Do not wear your robe draped over both shoulders. 14. Always fasten the robe properly with its ties. 15. When putting on shoes or clogs, let your heel touch the ground first, avoiding making noise. 16. Spit or clear your throat only in private or secluded places. 17. Do not sit on door thresholds. 18. Do not step on door thresholds. 19. Do not enter places of crude or inappropriate laughter. 20. In spring, summer, autumn, and winter, unless necessary, do not wander about aimlessly. 21. Do not speak harshly or curse others. As the scriptures say, the karma of speech is extremely heavy—be very careful. 22. Do not curse or complain about wind or rain. 23. Do not walk hastily; walk calmly like an ox king or an elephant king. 24. When walking along corridors, do not walk in the middle of the path. 25. Walk to one side—this is proper etiquette. 26. When walking along corridors, do not speak or laugh loudly. 27. Know the proper places for relieving yourself. 28. Without good reason, do not enter others' rooms or courtyards. 29. Always be compassionate, gentle, kind, and accommodating. As it is said: Compassion means being gentle and soft. When others trouble you, do not harbor anger or resentment. Kindness means benefiting others and accommodating their feelings. 30. When leaving your room or courtyard, do not bump into or disturb respected elders. 31. When walking along corridors, do not sing or recite loudly.