法苑珠林 55.84

55.84

Seventh, according to the Shengxuan jing, it says: 'If there is a śramaṇa who wishes to come and listen to the sūtra, observing the donor, [the donor] must not calculate the expense of food and drink to block and prevent him from listening; he should usher him to the seat of honor, with the Daoist scripture master seating himself below.' The Shengxuan jing also says: 'When a Daoist arranges a vegetarian feast, if a bhikṣu comes, he should be ushered to the seat of honor and properly provided with offerings, while the Daoist scripture master seats himself below. If a bhikṣuṇī comes to listen to the Dharma, she should be accommodated in a secluded place and ushered to the seat of honor; the host must make offerings according to the Dharma and not obstruct her.'