大比丘三千威儀 1.82

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There are another fifteen matters: first, when he has disciples, he should be able to provide clothing and food; second, he should be able to manage affairs; third, he should be able to explain the sūtras and make their meanings known; fourth, whenever there are profound sūtras and fine words, he should teach them all to his disciples; fifth, whenever asked a question, he should be able to give an answer; sixth, he should be able to distinguish and explain the retribution of the three wretched realms; seventh, he should be able to teach cleverness and wisdom so that [the disciple] equals or surpasses himself; eighth, he should teach the upholding of the precepts and distinguish their practices; ninth, he should teach an understanding of the precepts and expound them accordingly; tenth, he should carefully assess the disciple's mindset and give according to measure.