在房中住法第六(三十二條)
Chapter 6: Dwelling in the Room(Thirty-two Articles)
一、不得共大己五夏人同床。二、與同類人共房,每須相護,勿令喧競。三、房中常作意更相問訊,須知大小。四、若有得失言語,即須乞歡喜,不得經宿,結其罪業。五、互相讚美,不得背相毀說。六、凡欲向餘房院,白同房人令知去處。七、摺七條須預前著五條。八、若脫五條,則須著七條,不得離處。九、凡欲持火入房,至門外預告房內人知,云火欲入。十、凡欲滅燈火,不得口吹。十一,欲滅燈火,須問同房人,更用燈否?十二、房中及並房人已臥,讀書不得出聲。十三、凡欲念誦,不得高聲。十四、己是下座,苦事先作。十五、凡是好事,先推上座,益讓如海板比丘法。十六、不得譚話不善之事。十七、不得互相譏諷,習誦戲論之法。十八、不得拾蟣虱放房中地上,當用綿絮裹之,安穩便處。十九、行住坐臥出入,袈裟亦須近身。二十、設令大小出入,袈裟亦須近身。二十一、臥須安枕,不得污席。二十二、臥須右脇著床席面,當看外不得看壁。二十三、不得仰身累足,左脇而臥。二十四、臥不得赤體。二十五、臥不得三衣致脚後。二十六、行住坐臥,不得思惟惡事。二十七、夜臥當念明相。二十八、夏中薦席衣裳須晒暴。二十九、凡挂鞋履,不得過人頭,致人面上。三十、緣身衣裳須淨潔,勿令垢膩及污氣。三十一、不得露然燈燭。三十二、房中常須淨潔,不得狼籍。
1. Do not share a bed with someone who has been a monk for less than five years. 2. When sharing a room with fellow monks, always look out for each other and do not let noise or arguments arise. 3. In the room, regularly greet one another and be mindful of seniority. 4. If an argument or hurtful words occur, seek reconciliation immediately; do not let the offense linger overnight and create bad karma. 5. Praise one another; do not speak ill of someone behind their back. 6. Whenever you go to another room, inform your roommate so they know where you are. 7. Before folding the seven-strip robe, you must first put on the five-strip robe. 8. When taking off the five-strip robe, you must put on the seven-strip robe; never leave it unattended. 9. When bringing a flame into the room, first announce from outside: “A flame is coming in.” 10. Do not blow out a lamp or flame with your mouth. 11. Before extinguishing a lamp, ask your roommate if they still need the light. 12. If you or your roommate are already lying down, do not read aloud. 13. When chanting or reciting, do not do so loudly. 14. If you are a junior monk, take on the difficult tasks first. 15. For any good things, defer to the senior monk first, yielding like the monk Haiban in the scriptures. 16. Do not discuss unwholesome matters. 17. Do not mock each other or engage in frivolous or pointless talk. 18. If you find lice or fleas, do not throw them on the floor; wrap them in cotton or cloth and place them in a safe spot. 19. Whether walking, standing, sitting, lying down, coming or going, always keep your robe close to your body. 20. Even when using the toilet, keep your robe close to your body. 21. Sleep with a pillow; do not let your bedding become soiled. 22. Sleep on your right side, face outward, not toward the wall. 23. Do not sleep on your back with legs stretched out, or on your left side. 24. Do not sleep naked. 25. Do not place your three robes at the foot of the bed while sleeping. 26. Whether walking, standing, sitting, or lying down, do not dwell on unwholesome thoughts. 27. When sleeping at night, keep the thought of dawn in mind. 28. During the summer retreat, air and sun your mats, bedding, and robes. 29. When hanging shoes or sandals, do not place them above someone’s head or in front of their face. 30. Keep your robes and clothing clean, free from dirt, grime, and unpleasant odors. 31. Do not leave lamps or candles burning without a cover. 32. Keep the room clean and tidy at all times; do not let it become messy.