菩薩戒義疏 1.22

1.22

Fifth, the newly compiled version, which was compiled by various masters in recent times, having eighteen sections in all: First, the master initially enters the sanctuary and bows to the Buddha, taking a seat beside the Buddha. Second, the disciple enters the sanctuary and bows to the Buddha, kneeling on both knees. Third, the master invites the Three Jewels. Fourth, directing [the disciple] to arouse the thought of the Three Jewels as if present before their eyes. Fifth, repenting the ten unwholesome karmas. Sixth, inviting all the holy ones to act as masters. Seventh, inviting the physically present master. Eighth, the master praises the disciple's ability to generate the supreme mind. Ninth, formally begging for these precepts. Tenth, instructing [the disciple] to generate the bodhisattva mind. Eleventh, inquiring about impediments (there are fifteen questions). Twelfth, contemplating and attaining the precepts. Thirteenth, making a vow at the time the precepts are evoked. Fourteenth, receiving the bodhisattva three refuges. (Using these three refuges to evoke the precepts. The text for the fifteenth is missing.) Sixteenth, conclusion. Seventeenth, the master returns to his seat and encourages practice. Eighteenth, explaining the marks of the ten major precepts, concluding with praise, bowing, and departing.