四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 3.262

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夫昏俗多務，慧觀難修；制營福分，用接愚惑。而施乃雜繁，皆多設食供。每於訃請，有違教法；外生譏毀，內長癡慢；反招苦趣，未成師誘。故撮略經訓，試論如別。就中分十：一受請法，二往訃法，三至請家法，四就座命客法，五觀食淨污，六行香呪願，七受食方法，八食竟收斂，九噠嚫布施，十出請家法。

Now, the confused world is full of busy affairs, and the contemplation of wisdom is difficult to cultivate; the management of portions of merit was established to guide the foolish and deluded. Yet acts of donation are diverse and complex, and most involve setting up food offerings. Constantly in responding to invitations, there are violations of the teachings and rules; outwardly, this gives rise to ridicule and slander, and inwardly, it fosters delusion and pride; on the contrary, it attracts bitter destinies rather than accomplishing the guidance of a teacher. Therefore, gathering and summarizing the scriptural admonitions, I shall tentatively discuss them as follows. Within this, there are ten sections: 1. The procedure for receiving an invitation; 2. The procedure for proceeding to respond to an invitation; 3. The procedure upon arriving at the inviting house; 4. The procedure for taking seats and assigning places to guests; 5. Observing whether food is pure or defiled; 6. Passing the incense and chanting the aspiration; 7. The method for formal receipt of food; 8. Clearing away after eating is finished; 9. Dakṣiṇā and making offerings; 10. The procedure for leaving the inviting house.