今天律學要略講完，我想在其中有不妥當處或錯誤處，還請諸位原諒。最後我尚有幾句話：諸位在此受戒很好。在近代說，如外江最有名望的地方，雖有傳戒，實不及此地完備，這是這裏辦事很有熱心，很有精神，很有秩序，誠使我佩服，使我贊美。就以講律來說，此地戒期中有講沙彌律、比丘戒本、梵網經，他方是難有的。幾年前泉州大開元寺於戒期中提倡講律，大家皆說是破天荒的舉動。本寺此次傳戒之美備，實與數年前大開元寺相同；並有露天演講，使外人亦有種植善根之機緣，誠辦事週到之處。本年天災頻仍，泉州亦跑不出例外，在人心慘痛、境遇蕭條的狀況中，本寺居然以極大規模，很圓滿地開戒，這無非是諸位長老及大護法的道德感化所及；我這次到此地，心實無限歡喜，此是實話，并非捧場；此次能碰着這大機緣與諸位相聚，甚慰衷懷，最後還要與諸位恭喜。
That concludes our brief introduction to the Vinaya studies. If there are any inaccuracies or mistakes, I ask for your understanding. Finally, I have a few more words.
It is wonderful that all of you are receiving the precepts here. In modern times, even the most famous monasteries outside this region—though they conduct precept transmissions—are far less thorough than what we have here. This is because the organizers here are exceptionally dedicated, full of vigor, and well-organized. I sincerely admire and praise them.
Take the teaching of the Vinaya, for example. During this precept transmission period, we have lectures on the novice precepts, the Bhikshu Pratimoksha, and the Brahmajala Sutra—rarely found elsewhere. A few years ago, the Grand Kaiyuan Monastery in Quanzhou pioneered such Vinaya teachings during its precept transmission, and everyone called it an unprecedented breakthrough. The excellence of this monastery's current precept transmission matches that of the Grand Kaiyuan Monastery years ago. Moreover, there are outdoor talks, giving outsiders an opportunity to plant wholesome roots—truly thorough and considerate planning.
This year, natural disasters have been frequent, and Quanzhou has not been spared. Amidst such sorrow and economic hardship, this monastery has managed to conduct a large-scale, successful precept transmission. This is undoubtedly due to the moral influence of our venerable elders and generous supporters. I am genuinely overjoyed to be here—this is the truth, not flattery. To have this fortunate opportunity to gather with all of you is deeply gratifying. In closing, I congratulate you all.
——二十四年冬十一月，於泉州承天寺戒期勝會中。——
Twenty-fourth year, winter, eleventh month;
有智勤護戒 戒淨有智慧
便得第一道 如過去諸佛
及以未來者 現在諸世尊
能勝一切憂 皆共尊敬戒
Those with wisdom diligently guard their precepts. With pure precepts comes wisdom. Thus they attain the supreme path, Just like the Buddhas of the past,
As well as those of the future, And the honored ones of the present. They overcome all sorrow— All of them revere the precepts.
(大藏經會謹案，泉州承天寺印行律學要略本，有此偈及菩薩戒受隨綱要表，茲均照錄。)
(The Dazangjing Society notes that the edition of *Essentials of Vinaya Studies* printed by Quanzhou Chengtian Temple includes this gatha and a table of the Essentials of the Bodhisattva Precepts, both of which are reproduced here.)
(又承傳貫法師寄示弘一大師，辛巳結夏安居福林寺時貼在壁上敬告大眾文，併錄如下。)
(I have also received from Master Chuanguan a copy of Master Hongyi's message, posted on the wall during his Summer Retreat at Fulin Temple in 1941, respectfully addressed to the assembly. I record it as follows:)
每半月說戒之前。各人應自憶念，於此半月內，所有犯戒之罪，悉應發露，如法懺悔。不可忘記。
Every two weeks, before the recitation of the precepts, each person should reflect on whether they have violated any precepts during that period. All such transgressions must be openly confessed and properly repented of. Do not neglect this.
受八戒者，若正犯戒雖屬身口，而起心亦結小罪。如故起□□心，亦應懺之。
Those who uphold the Eight Precepts commit an offense through body or speech, yet they also incur a minor fault through the arising of intent. If one deliberately gives rise to a defiled mind, this too should be confessed and purified.
八戒中，妄語兼攝四種口過。若有犯者，應懺。
In the Eight Precepts, false speech encompasses four types of verbal transgressions. Anyone who violates this should repent.
敬 白