四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 1.98

1.98

Third, the 'precept practice.' Having received these precepts and holding them in the mind, one must cultivate skillful means broadly, inspecting and examining the conduct of the deportment of body and speech; dedicated in aspiration and exclusively reverent, admiring the ancient sages from afar, the mind of observance arises subsequently, its meaning conforming to what came before: this is called 'precept practice.' Thus a scripture states: 'Although it is not a matter of tangible contact, by cultivating skillful means well, one can attain purity'—this text is proof.