廣弘明集 26.50

26.50

Furthermore, in the monasteries of monks and nuns, where the Four Heavenly Kings and the spirit Kapila are worshipped, they still offer deer heads, mutton, and the like. This matter is unacceptable and must be prohibited immediately. If it is not prohibited, the monastery officers will bear the blame under the same penalty as stated above. (Separately proclaimed intention: after this doctrinal debate concluded, the imperial intention was proclaimed as such.)