capped at around 40 taels of silver."“Most commoners have the habit of saving money. A year's worth of food, clothing, and other expenses usually amounts to around thirty taels. Excluding a family o...did not get angry. A smile still lingered on his face like that of the Buddha Maitreya. He said: "The lay person doesn't yet understand the Buddhist principles of cause and effect. It's no wonder ther...