勅修百丈清規 3.93

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When the chief mourner finishes inspecting the dormitories, the two ranks, the retired officers, and the junior disciples follow him to the guest quarters. They present the register of robes and bowls, the bequeathed writings, and other items. Over tea, they discuss and invite the funeral officers (the recorder, karmadāna, guest master, and portrait attendant) as well as the officiants for all the Buddhist rites (the sequence appears below), deliberating and inviting them in order. The two Buddhist rites of raising the lamentation and the small convocation are excepted, as these are performed by the chief mourner. Mourning garments are distributed (their degrees appear below); if cloth and silk are lacking, money is disbursed in conversion as appropriate. The chief mourner must consult with the head seat regarding the quantity of robes and bowls left behind, quietly dividing them into three parts: one part is allocated for the funeral office's expenses for mourning garments, sutra recitation, lamps, and candles; one part goes to the permanent establishment to offset offerings; and one part is distributed to the great assembly for reciting sutras, Buddhist rites, and the cost of placards. The chief mourner must remain impartial and must not show favoritism. Accompanying monks and postulants may not interfere with or perform these duties. Daily sutra recitation, distribution of funeral gifts, and offerings of tea and hot decoction: without restriction to the two ranks or retired officers, one person from each is invited to manage the finances, so as to cut off unfounded gossip. The sacred monk attendant keeps the ledger. At the funeral office, the storehouse clerk, guest prefect, and tea master, along with their staff, manage and handle affairs. The incumbent karmadāna is invited to deliberate together. The incumbent guest master receives outside guests. The funeral office gathers the monastery's servants, arranges the duty roster, and posts it.