諸經要集 3.54

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3.54

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:

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