勸發菩提心集 2.27

2.27

When about to receive the precepts, first instruct them to pay homage to the Triratna, saying: 'Disciples, so-and-so and others, respectfully pay homage to all buddhas of the past, exhausting the bounds of the past.' The future and present are each formulated accordingly (spoken three times). Paying homage to the Dharma, say: 'Disciples, so-and-so and others, respectfully pay homage to the pure true Dharma of the twelve divisions of teachings of the past, exhausting the bounds of the past; the future and present are also like this.' Paying homage to the Saṅgha, say: 'Disciples, so-and-so and others, respectfully pay homage to the noble assembly of the three vehicles of the past, exhausting the bounds of the past; the future and present are also like this' (each spoken three times). Next, instruct them to receive the four unshakeable confidences, saying: 'Disciples, so-and-so and others, vow that from this moment until the end of the future, we take refuge in the Buddha, take refuge in the Dharma, take refuge in the virtuous and noble Saṅgha, and take refuge in the precepts of the true Dharma' (spoken three times).