勅修百丈清規 5.85

5.85

不拘時訪侍者說來歷。通覆住持。插香展禮。若以下法眷曾執侍者。住持皆當受禮。隨職名高下延送同前。

At any time, they visit the attendant to explain their origins, which is reported up to the abbot. They insert incense and unfold their mats to perform prostrations. If they are lower Dharma relatives who formerly served as attendants, the abbot should accept their prostrations in all cases. According to the rank of their offices, whether high or low, their invitation and escorting are the same as before.