諸經要集 4.13

4.13

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 (the procedure for inviting them is as described in the Vinaya). The Sarvāstivāda-śāstra states: "If one first invites the upādhyāya, at the time of receiving the ten precepts, if the upādhyāya is not present, one does not obtain the ten precepts. If one hears of his death, one cannot receive the precepts. If one has not heard of his death, the reception of the precepts is valid. The ācārya should be treated the same." Furthermore, the Sūtra on the Upāsaka Delivering People says: "When wishing to shave the hair, first sprinkle the ground with scented water at the place where the hair is to be cut. Within a circle of seven feet, hang banners at the four corners and set up a high seat intended for the one leaving the household to sit on. Further provide two elevated seats intended for the two masters to sit on. The one wishing to leave the household wears their original secular clothing, bids farewell and bows to parents, elders, and relatives, and then recites the verse:"