廣弘明集 27.205

27.205

Seventh, feeling shame before the dānapatis: What a renouncer of household life cherishes takes liberation as its root, while the support of the physical body takes clothing and food as primary. Thus laypeople cultivate merit for the sake of the Way, supplying necessary requisites to promote righteous practice. Yet sometimes failing to maintain this fully, lacking in reverence and respect, one should also be deeply ashamed.