諸經要集 3.54

3.54

又增一經云。掃佛塔有五法。一水灑地。二除去瓦石。三平正其地。四端意掃地。五除去穢惡。地既淨已。隨能持一枝香花。散布地上供養。得福無量。故華嚴經偈云。

Furthermore, the Ekottarika-āgama states: 'There are five rules for sweeping a stūpa: first, sprinkle water on the ground; second, remove broken tiles and stones; third, level the ground; fourth, sweep the ground with an upright intention; fifth, remove filth and impurities. Once the ground is clean, then according to one's ability, take a single stalk of fragrant flower, scatter it on the ground as an offering, and obtain immeasurable merit.' Therefore, a verse of the Avataṃsaka-sūtra says: