事師法第三(五十一條)
Chapter 3: Serving the Teacher(Fifty-one items)
一、常瞻師顏色，勿令失意。二、凡至師所，當具威儀。三、在師前不得與同類人相禮。四、在師前不得受人禮拜。五、向師前問訊，當豫合掌曲躬。六、共師語不得爭勝。七、常須軟語。八、師語未了不得語。九、凡欲作事，要須咨白。十、師所教誨，常須隨順，不得違逆。十一、凡得教訓、當設禮謝。十二、若被呵罵，當須自責，軟語懺謝。十三、被師呵責，不得起瞋嫌心。十四、見師衣裳巾襪垢膩，白師洗濯令淨。十五、見師衣破，當縫補之。十六、整師鞋履，襞疊衣被。十七、先洗師鉢，次洗己鉢。十八、常須作意，不得喧笑。十九、不得在師前臥。二十、不得在師後起。二十一、凡欲入師房，至門先彈指，然後方入。二十二、平明三下鐘了，即問訊白事。二十三、於一切處避師坐，不得搪揬。二十四、若隨師行，不得喧笑，不得蹋師影，相去可七尺。二十五、奉教令當生慚愧，念修戒定以報師恩。二十六、聞師外歸，當出迎接。二十七、師從外歸，當須襞疊衣裳。二十八、師欲洗足，當具湯水拭巾。二十九、常掃師房院。三十、見師床有塵土，當掃去之。三十一、師常坐臥床，不得輒坐臥。三十二、凡入師房門，當旁門頰行，隨門頰舉足。三十三、揚門簾出入、當手承著門頰，勿令有聲，閉門戶不得作聲。三十四、凡下簾，不得懸放，當以手承下。三十五、凡上簾法，當從裏卷，令兩頭齊。三十六、嚼楊枝洟唾，當屏處。三十七、不得令師瓶有宿水，此忌熱時。三十八、常令師瓶水滿，不得欠少。三十九、當具燈燭常知時。四十、冬月勿令師房闕火。四十一、夏月常為師晒暴薦席衣裳。四十二、不得向師前讒佞他人，說其過惡，死入地獄，極為過惡，深須誡之！廣如《智論》中說。四十三、在師前不得說無益之事。四十四、對師前不得抓癢。四十五、若欲欠呿，當以手遮口。四十六、不得對師著襪。四十七、不得對師洗足。四十八、向師前未遣坐，不得輒坐。四十九、向師前未令去，不得輒去。五十、師欲出寺，當具所須。五十一、師欲上堂，為師滌鉢、看閉門戶等事。
1. Always observe your teacher's mood and avoid upsetting them. 2. Whenever you go to your teacher, maintain proper deportment. 3. Do not exchange greetings with peers in front of your teacher. 4. Do not accept bows from others in your teacher's presence. 5. When greeting your teacher, first put your palms together and bow. 6. Do not try to outdo your teacher in conversation. 7. Always speak gently. 8. Do not speak before your teacher has finished speaking. 9. Before undertaking anything, always seek your teacher's guidance. 10. Always follow your teacher's instructions and never go against them. 11. Whenever you receive instruction, express gratitude with a bow. 12. If scolded, reflect on yourself and apologize sincerely with gentle words. 13. If reprimanded by your teacher, do not harbor resentment or anger. 14. If you notice your teacher's clothes or socks are soiled, ask to wash them clean. 15. If your teacher's robes are torn, mend them. 16. Straighten your teacher's shoes and neatly fold their clothes and bedding. 17. Wash your teacher's bowl first, then your own. 18. Always stay attentive and avoid loud laughter. 19. Do not lie down in your teacher's presence. 20. Do not get up after your teacher has already risen. 21. When entering your teacher's room, snap your fingers at the door before entering. 22. After the three bells at dawn, greet your teacher and report any matters. 23. Avoid taking your teacher's seat anywhere; do not block their way. 24. When walking with your teacher, do not laugh loudly or step on their shadow; stay about seven feet behind. 25. When carrying out your teacher's instructions, feel a sense of humility and cultivate virtue and concentration to repay their kindness. 26. When you hear your teacher returning from outside, go out to welcome them. 27. When your teacher returns, help fold their clothes. 28. When your teacher wishes to wash their feet, prepare warm water and a towel. 29. Always sweep your teacher's room and courtyard. 30. If you see dust on your teacher's bed, sweep it away. 31. Do not sit or lie on your teacher's usual bed or seat. 32. When entering your teacher's room, walk along the door frame and step accordingly. 33. When lifting or entering through a door curtain, hold it with your hand against the frame without making noise; close doors quietly as well. 34. When lowering a curtain, do not let it drop; guide it down with your hand. 35. When rolling up a curtain, roll it from the inside so both ends align. 36. Chew willow twigs and spit in private places. 37. Do not leave stale water in your teacher's pitcher, especially in hot weather. 38. Always keep your teacher's pitcher full of water. 39. Prepare lamps and candles and always be mindful of the time. 40. In winter, never let your teacher's room lack a fire. 41. In summer, regularly air your teacher's mats and clothes in the sun. 42. Do not slander others or speak of their faults in front of your teacher—doing so leads to hell, as it is a grave offense. This is thoroughly explained in the *Great Treatise on the Perfection of Wisdom*. 43. Do not discuss useless matters in your teacher's presence. 44. Do not scratch yourself in front of your teacher. 45. When yawning, cover your mouth with your hand. 46. Do not wear socks in your teacher's presence. 47. Do not wash your feet in front of your teacher. 48. Do not sit in your teacher's presence unless invited to do so. 49. Do not leave your teacher's presence unless dismissed. 50. When your teacher is about to leave the monastery, prepare whatever they need. 51. When your teacher is about to enter the hall, wash their bowl and check that doors are closed, among other tasks.