勅修百丈清規 3.54

3.54

When the entertainment of the special envoy is concluded, the two ranks wait to go together to the abbot's quarters to request permission to retire from office; the abbot should not hastily grant it. The attendant orders the guest prefect postulant to prepare hot tonic utensils, trays, wrapping cloths, an incense burner, and candles. The abbot takes an attendant to the monastery storehouse and various dormitories to urge them to remain. The dormitory hosts report first and welcome the abbot. Entering, they part to take their seats. The attendant burns incense and serves hot tonic. The abbot exerts full courtesy to urge them to stay. If their terms have fully expired, they must also be patient and wait until the abbot is slightly more at leisure before reporting their resignations again.