四分律行事鈔資持記 3.979

3.979

釋中，節文為十二段。次第行事，不相混也。初中。在露地者，令眾見故。香水洒者，令潔淨故。周七尺者，使相近故。四角懸幡，莊嚴生善故。今時多在殿堂。但令嚴飾，隨時所宜。然多有背佛設座而坐，無知慢聖，慎勿倣之。

In the explanation, the text is divided into twelve sections, carrying out the transactions in succession without confusion. In the first part: Being in the open ground is to allow the assembly to see. Sprinkling with fragrant water is to make it pure and clean. Seven feet around is to keep them close together. Hanging banners at the four corners is to adorn and generate goodness. Nowadays, it is mostly conducted in temple halls; provided it is dignified and adorned, it should suit what is appropriate to the time. However, many set up their seats and sit with their backs to the Buddha; this is ignorant disrespect toward the Noble One, and one must be careful not to imitate it.