"The precepts are essential to Quanzhen and have been passed down in our sect of thousands of years. We currently have the 'primary ten true precepts', the 'intermediate three hundred commandments', and the 'heavenly commandments of the completion of three altars'. According to the doctrines of our forefathers, one would only be considered a proper priest after the headdress ceremony and only after the initiation program will a priest become a precept follower; one will gradually move up the Taoist rank in a proper order after that. Nevertheless, we are guided by a new government policy now and you are our first class of intern disciples. Today, we will be studying the 'primary ten true precepts'."
Inside the scripture hall sat the twenty-four little ones, who had their legs crossed and their backs ramrod straight. Priest Huihe stood at the front, teaching the morning class.
