勅修百丈清規 3.52

3.52

The administrators report to the abbot in advance to deliberate on the amount of donations and gifts for the special envoy and the one who proclaimed the certificate of appointment. The abbot's quarters prepares the gifts and donations, which must be appropriate to the occasion. On the appointed day, curtains and scrolls are hung and seats are arranged in the sleeping hall. The two ranks and retired officers are invited to accompany the guest as honors. A seat of special hospitality is set up. The guest-inviting attendant personally invites the main guest, while for the rest, the abbot's quarters guest prefect reports and invites them. The ritual is the same as the customary special hospitality.