Precepts are the ‘laws’ of Buddhism and Buddhist monks are like lawyers. Being propagators of the Buddha’s teachings, you know deep down that you should set a good example. It’s the heart that matters. Let people see the existence of Bodhisattvas through you. Someone who is well-versed in laws will not violate them. The Sangha is the embodiment of the spirit of the Buddha. You have to ward off any possibility of making mistakes.
律：佛法的法律。每个法师就像一个律师一样，你是一个弘法人。心里要明白，外表以身示法，最主要是心，你要给人看到菩萨的存在。懂法才不会犯法，法师，表的是佛陀的精神。要阻挡任何让自己犯错的方法。
– Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2