大比丘三千威儀 2.8

2.8

One should receive a newly arrived bhikṣu with ten matters: First, one should yield a room to him. Second, one should provide what he needs. Third, one should go to greet him morning and evening. Fourth, one should inform him of the local customs of the land. Fifth, one should instruct him on taboos to avoid. Sixth, one should inform him of places to beg for food. Seventh, one should inform him of the instructions and rules of the saṅgha. Eighth, one should inform him of what food is permissible. Ninth, one should inform him of the taboos and prohibitions of government officials. Tenth, one should inform him about bandits and thieves, indicating where one may take refuge and where one must not take refuge.