Bù jìn shānmén, bù shòujiè.

不進山門, 不受戒。

Lit [Those who have] not “entered the Mountain Gates” [i.e., become a Buddhist monk or nun], don't [have to] follow [Buddhist] scriptures.

Fig Those who are not members of a particular group need not observe its rules and regulations.

Note [I.e., Why should I care?]

Topics Buddhist monks GROUPS REGULATIONS