四分律行事鈔資持記 1.954

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四辭謝法，去住中，《十誦》文為二，初辭好師法。但不勤訓誨，故欲從他。先明白師。次明師為選擇。若和尚下，遠離不好師法。下列四句，二住二去。法是本務，食乃旁資。有食無法，徒養於穢軀；有法無食，終成於慧命；聖制有以，何得不思。

In the fourth part on the method of taking leave, under leaving and staying, the text of the Daśādhyāya-vinaya divides into two. First, the method of taking leave of a good master: simply because he is not diligent in instruction, one wishes to follow another. First, one clearly informs the master. Next, the master selects for him. From "If the upādhyāya" downward, the method of staying away from a bad master. Four propositions are listed below: two for staying and two for leaving. The Dharma is the primary pursuit; food is merely secondary support. Having food without the Dharma merely sustains a filthy body; having the Dharma without food ultimately fulfills the life of wisdom. The sacred regulations have their reasons—how can one not reflect on this?