得道梯橙錫杖經 1.25

1.25

Regarding the rules of deportment for holding the ringing staff, there are twenty-five matters. The ten rules for holding the ringing staff: First, because there are insects on the ground. Second, because of old age and decrepitude. Third, for the sake of dividing portions. Fourth, one must not hold it in hand and move it forward and backward. Fifth, one must not shoulder the staff upon the shoulder. Sixth, one must not lay it horizontally across the shoulders with hands hanging at both ends. Seventh, when entering or leaving and seeing an image of the Buddha, no sound is permitted. Eighth, the staff must not enter an assembly. Ninth, one must not casually carry it to behind the house. Tenth, the staff is not taken out after midday.