廣弘明集 24.6

24.6

From the Chancellery: The Buddha's teaching has fallen into degeneration, and the śramaṇas have become corrupt and mixed. Not only are they inadequate to succour and aid the grand teaching, but they have exclusively turned into havens for outlaws. Moreover, wicked intentions have recently flared up repeatedly, and heinous conduct has been reported again and again. Ruining the Way and throwing secular customs into disorder, both humans and spirits share resentment against them. Let instructions be sent down to the local authorities, so that in conjunction with the monastic elders of the temples they carry out a thorough purge. If there are violations hereafter, make their penal sentences severe. Let the officials in charge draft detailed regulations and implement them swiftly.