何为衣食乃至如是 (何為衣食乃至如是) héwéi yī shí nǎizhì rúshì

héwéi yī shí nǎizhì rúshì phrase How is it, [good friend,] that thou hast such difficulty in seeking food and clothing
Domain: Buddhism 佛教 , Subdomain: , Concept:
Notes: Parallel, Sanskrit equivalent: kiṃ tvaṃ bhoḥ puruṣa kṛcchramāpadyase āhāracīvaraparyeṣṭihetoḥ; from the 妙法蓮華經 “Lotus Sutra” (Braarvig 2020, ch. 8; Hurvitz 2009, p. 165; Kern tr. 1884, ch. 8; Vaidya 1960, p. 134; T 262, Scroll 4, 9.0029a05)