佛祖統紀 46.29

46.29

In the third year, an imperial decree was issued: 'Regarding the merit-field grave monasteries of meritorious ministers and imperial relatives, where they build the buildings and purchase the land themselves, they shall only be granted a name plaque, be exempted from requisition labor and taxes, and be allowed to invite monks to serve as abbots according to the family's choice. They are not permitted to seize already-titled monasteries to serve as their grave-monastery merit fields. The Censorate and Palace Attendant Directorate are authorized to impeach and enforce this.'