禪林寶訓 3.61

3.61

He also said: “Among all abbots, who does not wish to establish a monastic grove? Yet those who are able to revitalize it are rare, because they forget the Way and virtue, discard benevolence and righteousness, abandon monastic standards, and indulge personal feelings, thereby bringing this about. If one genuinely laments the decay of the Dharma gate, one should rectify oneself to humble oneself before others, select the worthy to assist oneself, recommend seniors of virtue, and keep petty men at a distance. Cultivate frugality within one's personal virtue, extend kindness to others, and thereafter, among the personal attendants employed, retain those who are somewhat seasoned and mature, while distancing those who are glib and flattering. What is prized is that there be no slander of foul wickedness or turmoil of factionalism. Doing so, one can equal Mazu and Baizhang, and catch up with Linji and Deshan (Zhilin ji).”