勅修百丈清規 1.24

1.24

人之所貴在明道。故自古聖君崇吾西方聖人之教。不以世禮待吾徒。尊其道也。欽惟

What is esteemed in a person is the illumination of the Way. Therefore, from ancient times, sage rulers have venerated the teaching of our Western Sage, and have not treated our followers with worldly etiquette, out of respect for their Way. We respectfully reflect that