法苑珠林 24.38

24.38

Furthermore, the Mahāvaipulya Dhāraṇī Sūtra states: The Buddha told Ānanda, “If there are parents, a wife, and children who do not permit this person to go to the place of practice, this person should burn various incenses before their parents and the others, kneel on both knees with palms joined, and say: ‘I now wish to go to the place of practice; please have pity and grant permission.’ They should also remonstrate and explain to them in various ways, preaching the Dharma as appropriate, and should also make the request three times. If they still do not grant permission, this person should quietly contemplate and recite and uphold the scriptures in their home.”