法苑珠林 22.11

22.11

When first wishing to leave the household, according to the Vinaya, one must first invite two masters: the first is the upādhyāya, and the second is the ācārya (all rituals are as in the Vinaya). The Sarvāstivāda-śāstra states: "If one first invites the upādhyāya when receiving the ten precepts, even if the upādhyāya is not physically present, one still obtains the ten precepts. If one hears of his death, one does not obtain the precepts; if one does not hear of his death, receiving the precepts succeeds. The same applies to the ācārya." Furthermore, the Sūtra on the Deliverance of People by Laymen says: "If one wishes to shave the hair, first at the place where the hair is to be cut, sprinkle the ground with scented water. Within a circumference of seven feet, hang banners at the four corners. Erect one high seat for the ordinand to sit upon, and further set up two superior seats for the two masters to sit upon. The ordinand wears their original lay clothes. Having bowed and bid farewell to their parents, elders, and relatives, they recite a verse aloud, saying: