Dg Kd 12Collected Prodecures

– FOUR-PART VINAYA

PERSONS

1. Concealment

i. Performing Pārivāsika

The Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthī. At that time there was a bhikkhu who had committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. He thought: "What should I do?" He then reported it to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"I permit the Saṅgha to grant that bhikkhu the kamma of concealment (phú tàng) in accordance with the number of days of concealment, by a formal act of one motion and three announcements (ñatticatuttha-kamma).

It should be done as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Saṅgha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently bow his head to the feet of the Saṅgha, kneel with his right knee on the ground, join his palms, and make the following declaration:

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. I, the bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, now come before the Saṅgha to request the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. I respectfully request that the Saṅgha grant me the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days, out of compassion."

The second and third times the same words are spoken likewise. One competent member of the assembly should be appointed to perform the formal act; in accordance with the matter above, he makes the motion as follows:

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! The bhikkhu named… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. That bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it, comes before the Saṅgha to request the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. If it is agreeable to the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha consents to grant the bhikkhu… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days. This is the motion.

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! The bhikkhu named… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense. That bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it, comes before the Saṅgha to request the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. The Saṅgha now grants the bhikkhu named… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days. Those elders who agree that the Saṅgha grants the bhikkhu named… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days, please remain silent. Those who do not agree, please speak. This is the first announcement."

The second and third times the same words are spoken likewise.

"The Saṅgha has agreed to grant the bhikkhu named… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days. The Saṅgha consents; therefore remain silent. This matter is so recorded."

ii. Return to the Original Day (Mūlāya Paṭikassanā)

While that bhikkhu was performing the concealment penalty, he committed the offense again. He thought: "What should I do?" and reported it to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"I permit the Saṅgha to perform the kamma of return to the original day (bổn nhật trị) for that bhikkhu by a formal act of one motion and three announcements."

The motion should be made as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Saṅgha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently bow his head to the feet of the Saṅgha, kneel with his right knee on the ground, join his palms, and declare:

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. I, the bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. The Saṅgha granted me the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. I, the bhikkhu named…, while performing the concealment penalty, committed the offense again. I, the bhikkhu named…, now come before the Saṅgha to request the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. I respectfully request that the Saṅgha grant me, the bhikkhu named…, the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty, out of compassion."

The second and third times the same request is made likewise.

One competent member of the assembly should be appointed to perform the formal act; in accordance with the matter above, he makes the motion as follows:

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! The bhikkhu named… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. The bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. The Saṅgha granted that bhikkhu the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was performing the concealment penalty, he committed the offense again. He now comes before the Saṅgha to request the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. If it is agreeable to the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha consents to grant the bhikkhu named… the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. This is the motion.

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! The bhikkhu named… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. This bhikkhu, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it in accordance with the number of days, came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Saṅgha granted the bhikkhu… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was performing the concealment penalty, he committed the offense again. That bhikkhu comes before the Saṅgha to request the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty.

The Saṅgha now grants the bhikkhu… the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. Those elders who agree that the Saṅgha grants the bhikkhu… the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty, please remain silent. Those who do not agree, please speak.

This is the first announcement."

The second and third times the same words are spoken likewise.

"The Saṅgha has agreed to grant the bhikkhu… the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. The Saṅgha consents; therefore remain silent. This matter is so recorded."

iii. Mānatta

That bhikkhu, having completed the concealment penalty, reported it to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"I permit the Saṅgha to perform the six-night mānatta kamma for that bhikkhu by a formal act of one motion and three announcements."

It should be granted as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Saṅgha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently bow his head to the feet of the Saṅgha, kneel with his right knee on the ground, join his palms, and declare:

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. I, the bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Saṅgha granted me the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While performing the concealment penalty, I committed the offense again; I came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. The Saṅgha granted me the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty.

I, the bhikkhu named…, having completed the performance of the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty, now come before the Saṅgha to request the six-night mānatta kamma. I respectfully request that the Saṅgha grant me the six-night mānatta kamma, out of compassion."

The second and third times the same request is made likewise.

One competent member of the assembly should be appointed to perform the formal act; in accordance with the matter above, he makes the motion as follows:

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! This bhikkhu named…, has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. The bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it in accordance with the number of days, came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Saṅgha granted the bhikkhu… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was performing the concealment penalty, he committed the offense again. This bhikkhu… came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty.

The Saṅgha granted the bhikkhu… the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. This bhikkhu… having completed the performance of the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty, now comes before the Saṅgha to request the six-night mānatta kamma. If it is agreeable to the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha now grants the bhikkhu… the six-night mānatta kamma.

This is the motion.

"Venerable Saṅgha, please listen! This bhikkhu named…, has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. The bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it in accordance with the number of days, came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Saṅgha granted the bhikkhu… the kamma of concealment in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was performing the concealment penalty, he committed the offense again. This bhikkhu… came before the Saṅgha and requested the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty.

The Saṅgha granted the bhikkhu… the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty. This bhikkhu… having completed the performance of the kamma of return to the original day of the concealment penalty, now comes before the Saṅgha to request the six-night mānatta kamma. The Saṅgha now grants the bhikkhu… the six-night mānatta kamma.

Those elders who agree that the Saṅgha grants the bhikkhu… the six-night mānatta kamma, please remain silent. Those who do not agree, please speak. This is the first announcement."

The second and third times the same words are spoken likewise.

"The Saṅgha has agreed to grant the bhikkhu… the six-night mānatta kamma; therefore remain silent. This matter is so recorded."

iv. Rehabilitation (Abbhāna)

That bhikkhu, having completed the mānatta, reported it to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"I permit the Saṅgha to grant that bhikkhu the rehabilitation (xuất tội / abbhāna) by a formal act of one motion and three announcements."

The rehabilitation should be performed as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Saṅgha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently bow his head to the feet of the Saṅgha, kneel with his right knee on the ground, join his palms, and declare:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. I, the bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, came to the Sangha and requested the kamma of probation (parivāsa) in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Sangha granted me the kamma of probation in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While I was observing probation, I committed the original offense again, and came before the Sangha to request the kamma of the base-date restoration (mūlāya paṭikassanā) of the probation. The Sangha granted me the kamma of the base-date restoration of probation.

I, the bhikkhu named…, having performed the base-date restoration of probation, came to the Sangha to request the kamma of mānatva. The Sangha granted me the kamma of six nights' mānatva. I, the bhikkhu named…, having performed six nights' mānatva, now come to the Sangha to request the kamma of rehabilitation (abbhāna).

Out of compassion, please grant it.»

The second time and the third time, the request is made in the same way.

One among the assembly who is capable of performing the kamma should, based on the above matter, make the motion (ñatti) as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu named… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. The bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, in accordance with the number of days of concealment, came to the Sangha and requested the kamma of probation in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Sangha granted to bhikkhu… the kamma of probation in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was observing probation, he committed the original offense again. This bhikkhu… came to the Sangha to request the kamma of the base-date restoration of probation.

The Sangha granted to bhikkhu… the kamma of the base-date restoration of probation. This bhikkhu…, having performed the base-date restoration of probation, came before the Sangha to request the kamma of six nights' mānatva. The Sangha granted to bhikkhu… the kamma of six nights' mānatva.

This bhikkhu, having performed six nights' mānatva, now comes to the Sangha to request the kamma of rehabilitation. If the time is right for the Sangha, may the Sangha consent; the Sangha now performs for bhikkhu… the kamma of rehabilitation. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu named… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense and concealed it. The bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense, in accordance with the number of days of concealment, came to the Sangha and requested the kamma of probation in accordance with the number of days of concealment.

The Sangha granted to bhikkhu… the kamma of probation in accordance with the number of days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was observing probation, he committed the original offense again. This bhikkhu… came to the Sangha to request the kamma of the base-date restoration of probation.

The Sangha granted to bhikkhu… the kamma of the base-date restoration of probation. This bhikkhu…, having performed the base-date restoration of probation, came before the Sangha to request the kamma of six nights' mānatva. The Sangha granted to bhikkhu… the kamma of six nights' mānatva.

This bhikkhu, having performed six nights' mānatva, now comes to the Sangha to request the kamma of rehabilitation. The Sangha now performs for bhikkhu… the kamma of rehabilitation. Those elders who consent to the Sangha's granting of the kamma of rehabilitation to bhikkhu… should remain silent.

Those who do not consent should speak. This is the first motion.»

The second time and the third time, the same words are spoken.

«The Sangha has consented to performing the kamma of rehabilitation for bhikkhu…. The Sangha consents, therefore it is silent. This matter is so recorded.»

2. Without Concealment

At that time, a bhikkhu committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it, and thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Blessed One instructed:

«I permit the Sangha to grant that bhikkhu six nights' mānatva by means of the formal act of one motion and three announcements (ñattīcatutthakamma).»

The procedure for granting it is as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, pay reverence at the feet of the Sangha, kneel with his right knee touching the ground, join his palms together, and say:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it. I now come before the Sangha to request six nights' mānatva. I humbly ask the Sangha to grant me six nights' mānatva. Out of compassion, please grant it.»

The second time and the third time, the request is made in the same way.

One among the assembly who is capable of performing the kamma should, based on the above matter, make the motion as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it. He now comes before the Sangha to request six nights' mānatva. If the time is right for the Sangha, may the Sangha consent; the Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… six nights' mānatva. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! Bhikkhu… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it. He now comes before the Sangha to request six nights' mānatva. The Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… six nights' mānatva. Those elders who consent to the Sangha's granting of six nights' mānatva to bhikkhu… should remain silent. Those who do not consent should speak. This is the first kamma announcement.»

The second time and the third time, the same words are spoken.

«The Sangha has consented to granting bhikkhu… six nights' mānatva. The Sangha consents, therefore it is silent. This matter is so recorded.»

While that bhikkhu was observing mānatva, he again committed the original offense. That bhikkhu thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Blessed One instructed:

«I permit the Sangha to grant that bhikkhu the base-date restoration of mānatva (mānatva-mūlāya paṭikassanā) by means of the formal act of one motion and three announcements.»

The procedure for granting it is as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, pay reverence at the feet of the Sangha, kneel with his right knee touching the ground, join his palms together, and say:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it, came to the Sangha and requested six nights' mānatva; the Sangha granted me six nights' mānatva. While observing mānatva, I again committed the original offense, and I now come to the Sangha to request the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. I humbly ask the Sangha to grant me the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. Out of compassion, please grant it.»

The second time and the third time, the request is made in the same way. One among the assembly who is capable of performing the kamma should, based on the above matter, make the motion as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it; he came to the Sangha and requested six nights' mānatva, and the Sangha granted him six nights' mānatva. While that bhikkhu was observing mānatva, he again committed the original offense, and comes to the Sangha to request the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. If the time is right for the Sangha, may the Sangha consent to granting bhikkhu… the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it; he came to the Sangha and requested six nights' mānatva, and the Sangha granted him six nights' mānatva. While this bhikkhu was observing mānatva, he again committed the original offense, and comes to the Sangha requesting the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. The Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. Those elders who consent to the Sangha's granting of the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva to bhikkhu… should remain silent. Those who do not consent should speak. This is the first kamma announcement.»

The second time and the third time, the same words are spoken.

«The Sangha has consented to granting bhikkhu… the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. The Sangha consents, therefore it is silent. This matter is so recorded.»

That bhikkhu, having completed mānatva, informed the bhikkhus; the bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Blessed One instructed:

«I permit the Sangha to perform the rehabilitation for that bhikkhu by means of the formal act of one motion and three announcements.»

The procedure for rehabilitation is as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, pay reverence at the feet of the Sangha, kneel with his right knee touching the ground, join his palms together, and say:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named…, having committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it, came before the Sangha and requested six nights' mānatva. While I was observing mānatva, I again committed the original offense, and came before the Sangha to request the base-date restoration of mānatva. The Sangha granted me the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. I, the bhikkhu named…, having performed the base-date restoration of mānatva, now come to the Sangha to request the kamma of rehabilitation. I humbly ask the Sangha to grant me the kamma of rehabilitation. Out of compassion, please grant it.»

The second time and the third time, the request is made in the same way. One among the assembly who is capable of performing the kamma should, based on the above matter, make the motion as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealing it; he came to the Sangha and requested six nights' mānatva, and the Sangha granted him six nights' mānatva. While that bhikkhu was observing the six nights' mānatva, he again committed the original offense, and came to the Sangha to request the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. The Sangha granted that bhikkhu the kamma of the base-date restoration of mānatva. That bhikkhu, having completed mānatva, now comes to the Sangha to request the kamma of rehabilitation. If the time is right for the Sangha, may the Sangha consent; the Sangha now performs the rehabilitation for bhikkhu…. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed a saṅghādisesa offense without concealment and came to the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta. The Sangha granted him six nights of mānatta.

While he was carrying out the mānatta, he again committed a grave offense, and came to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā for the restoration of the base-date of the mānatta. The Sangha granted him the kammavācā for the restoration of the base-date of the mānatta. This bhikkhu has completed the restored base-date of the mānatta and now comes to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā for rehabilitation.

Now the Sangha grants to bhikkhu… the kammavācā for rehabilitation. Those Elders who consent to the Sangha now granting bhikkhu… the kammavācā for rehabilitation should remain silent. Those who do not consent should speak.»

For the second time, and for the third time, the same is said.

«The Sangha has consented to granting bhikkhu… the kammavācā for rehabilitation. The Sangha consents and therefore remains silent. This matter is thus recorded.»

3. Synthesis of Saṅghādisesa

1. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who had committed many saṅghādisesa offenses—having committed them, he had concealed some for one night, some for two nights, and so on up to ten nights. That bhikkhu thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«I permit the Sangha to give to that bhikkhu, combining them into ten nights of concealment for the many saṅghādisesa offenses he has committed, by means of a kammavācā of one motion and three announcements.»

The procedure for giving it is as follows: That bhikkhu comes before the Sangha, bares his right shoulder, removes his sandals, reverently salutes the feet of the Sangha, kneels with his right knee touching the ground, joins his palms together, and makes the following declaration:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, bhikkhu…, have committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night, or two nights, up to ten nights. I now come before the Sangha to request the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights. I humbly beg the Sangha to grant me the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights, out of compassion.»

For the second time, and for the third time, the same request is made. Among the assembly, a capable bhikkhu should be appointed to perform the kammavācā, who, based on the above matter, recites the motion as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night up to ten nights. He now comes before the Sangha to request the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights. If it is agreeable to the Sangha, the Sangha consents; the Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night up to ten nights. He now comes before the Sangha to request the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights. The Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights. Those Elders who consent to the Sangha granting that bhikkhu the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights should remain silent. Those who do not consent should speak.»

For the second time, and for the third time, the same is said.

«The Sangha has consented to granting bhikkhu… the kammavācā of concealment from one night up to ten nights. The Sangha consents and therefore remains silent. This matter is thus recorded.»

After that bhikkhu has carried out the concealment, he informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«I permit the Sangha to grant that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta by means of a kammavācā of one motion and three announcements.»

That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently salute the feet of the Sangha, kneel with his right knee touching the ground, join his palms together, and declare:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, bhikkhu…, have committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night or two nights, up to ten nights. I came to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā of concealment for one night up to ten nights, and the Sangha granted me the kammavācā of concealment. I, bhikkhu…, having completed the concealment, now come to request from the Sangha six nights of mānatta. I humbly beg the Sangha to grant me six nights of mānatta, out of compassion.» For the second time, and for the third time, the same request is made.

Among the assembly, a capable bhikkhu should be appointed to perform the kammavācā, who, based on the above matter, recites the motion as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu…, having committed many saṅghādisesa offenses and concealed them for one night or two nights, up to ten nights, came to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights, and the Sangha granted this bhikkhu… the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights. This bhikkhu has completed the concealment and now comes to request from the Sangha six nights of mānatta. If it is agreeable to the Sangha, the Sangha consents; the Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… six nights of mānatta. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu has committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night or two nights, up to ten nights. He came to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights, and the Sangha granted the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights. That bhikkhu has completed ten nights of concealment and now comes to the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta. The Sangha now grants that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta. Those Elders who consent to the Sangha granting that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta should remain silent. Those who do not consent should speak. This is the first kammavācā.»

For the second time, and for the third time, the same is said.

«The Sangha has consented to granting that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta. The Sangha consents and therefore remains silent. This matter is thus recorded.»

After that bhikkhu has carried out the mānatta, he informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«I permit the Sangha to grant that bhikkhu the procedure for rehabilitation by means of a kammavācā of one motion and three announcements.»

That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, bare his right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently salute the feet of the Sangha, kneel with his right knee touching the ground, and make the following declaration:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, bhikkhu…, have committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night or two nights, up to ten nights. I came before the Sangha requesting the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights; the Sangha granted me the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights. Having completed the concealment of the saṅghādisesa, I came to the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta, and the Sangha granted me six nights of mānatta. Having completed six nights of mānatta, I now come to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā for rehabilitation. I pray the Sangha grants me the kammavācā for rehabilitation, out of compassion.»

For the second time, and for the third time, the same is said. Among the assembly, a capable bhikkhu should be appointed to perform the kammavācā, who, based on the above matter, recites the motion as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu… has committed many saṅghādisesa offenses, having concealed them for one night or two nights, up to ten nights. He came to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights; the Sangha granted that bhikkhu the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights. That bhikkhu… having completed the ten nights of concealment, came to the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta, and the Sangha granted that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta. That bhikkhu having completed the mānatta, now comes before the Sangha requesting the kammavācā for rehabilitation. If it is agreeable to the Sangha, the Sangha consents; the Sangha now grants to bhikkhu… the kammavācā for rehabilitation. This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu…, having committed many saṅghādisesa offenses and concealed them for one night, or two nights, up to ten nights, came to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights; the Sangha granted the kammavācā of concealment for ten nights. That bhikkhu… having completed ten nights of concealment, came to the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta, and the Sangha granted that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta.

That bhikkhu having completed the mānatta, now comes to the Sangha requesting the kammavācā for rehabilitation. The Sangha now grants to that bhikkhu… the kammavācā for rehabilitation. Those Elders who consent to the Sangha granting that bhikkhu the kammavācā for rehabilitation should remain silent.

Those who do not consent should speak. This is the first kammavācā.»

For the second time, and for the third time, the same is said.

«The Sangha has consented to granting that bhikkhu… the kammavācā for rehabilitation. The Sangha consents and therefore remains silent. This matter is thus recorded.»

2. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who had committed two saṅghādisesa offenses, both of which he had concealed; he remembered one offense but did not remember the other. That bhikkhu, according to what he remembered and according to the number of nights he had concealed it, came before the Sangha requesting the kammavācā according to the days of concealment, and the Sangha granted that bhikkhu the kammavācā according to what he remembered and according to the days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was carrying out the procedure of concealment, he remembered the second offense and did not know what to do. He informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«I permit the Sangha to grant that bhikkhu the kammavācā of concealment according to the number of days of concealment of the second offense that he has now remembered.»

At that time there was a bhikkhu who had committed two saṅghādisesa offenses and had concealed both of them; with regard to one offense he had no doubt. He came before the Sangha with regard to the offense about which he had no doubt, and according to the days of concealment requested the kammavācā of concealment; and the Sangha granted that bhikkhu the kammavācā according to the days of concealment. While that bhikkhu was carrying out the procedure of concealment, his doubt regarding the offense about which he had previously been uncertain was resolved, and he thought to himself: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

"The Sangha is permitted to give the act of karma for concealment according to the number of days of concealment."

At that time there was a monk who had committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, both of which he had concealed. He was aware of one offense but unaware of the other. With regard to the offense he was aware of, he came before the Sangha to request the act of karma for concealment, and the Sangha gave him the act of karma for concealment according to the number of days of concealment. While that monk was carrying out the procedure of concealment, he came to recall the second offense, and thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then reported this to the monks, and the monks reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"The Sangha is permitted, on behalf of that monk, to give the act of karma for concealment for the second offense according to the number of days it was concealed."

At that time there was a monk who had committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, both of which he had concealed. When he requested the concealment of his offense, he spoke of only one offense and concealed the other. He came before the Sangha and requested the act of karma for concealment in accordance with the offense he had spoken of, and the Sangha gave him the act of karma for concealment. While he was carrying out the procedure of concealment, shame and remorse arose in his mind regarding the second offense he had committed, and he thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then reported this to the monks, and the monks reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"The Sangha should give the act of karma for concealment for the second offense according to the number of days of concealment."

The Buddha further said:

"Listen carefully. In the case where a monk commits two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and conceals both of them—he remembers one offense but does not remember the other—and that monk, with regard to the offense he remembers and the offense he does not remember, brings both before the Sangha and requests the act of karma for concealment, and the Sangha gives him the act of karma for concealment for both offenses: while he is carrying out the procedure of concealment, a visiting monk arrives who knows the Dharma, knows the Vinaya, and knows the Mātikā. That visiting monk asks the resident monk:

"Venerable, what offense did this monk commit? Why is he carrying out the procedure of concealment?"

The resident monk replies:

"Venerable, this monk committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and concealed both. He remembers one offense but does not remember the other. He brought both before the Sangha and requested the act of karma for concealment. The Sangha gave him the act of karma for concealment for both offenses. For this reason, that monk is carrying out the procedure of concealment."

The visiting monk then says:

"Venerable, the act of karma for concealment given to that monk is invalid. Why is this so? The act of karma for concealment given for the offense that the monk remembers is correct. But the act of karma for concealment given for the offense that the monk does not remember is incorrect and not in accordance with the Dharma; the act of karma is not accomplished. The Sangha should perform the act of repentance for a duṣkṛta. He should be given the mānatta."

Doubt and non-doubt; knowing and not knowing—it is the same in each case.

3. At that time there was a monk who committed an offense of saṅghāvaśeṣa and concealed it for two months. He remembered only one month and did not remember the other month. In accordance with the one month he remembered, he came before the Sangha and requested the act of karma for concealment; the Sangha gave him the act of karma for concealment for one month. While he was carrying out the procedure of concealment, he recalled the second month and thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then reported this to the monks, and the monks reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"The Sangha is permitted to give that monk the act of karma for concealment in accordance with the second month he has remembered."

Doubt and non-doubt—it is the same in each case. Knowing and not knowing—it is the same in each case. When requesting the procedure of concealment, concealing one month and disclosing one month—it is the same in each case.

The Buddha said:

"Monks, listen! In the case where a monk commits an offense of saṅghāvaśeṣa and conceals it for two months—he remembers one month but does not remember the other month—and he brings both before the Sangha and requests the act of karma for concealment, and the Sangha gives him the act of karma for concealment for two months: while he is carrying out the procedure of concealment, a visiting monk arrives who knows the Dharma, knows the Vinaya, and knows the Mātikā. The visiting monk asks the resident monk:

"Venerable, what offense did that monk commit? Why is he carrying out the procedure of concealment?"

The resident monk replies:

"This monk committed an offense of saṅghāvaśeṣa and concealed it for two months. He remembers one month but does not remember the other month. He brought both—what he remembered and what he did not remember—before the Sangha and requested the act of karma for concealment for the two months. The Sangha, in accordance with what he presented, gave him the act of karma for concealment for two months. For this reason, that monk is carrying out the procedure of concealment."

The visiting monk then says to the resident monk:

"The granting of the concealment procedure is incorrect. Why is this so? That the procedure of concealment was given for the one month the monk remembered is correct. But that the procedure of concealment was given for the one month he did not remember is incorrect and not in accordance with the Dharma; the act of karma is not accomplished. The Sangha should perform the act of repentance for a duṣkṛta. The mānatta should be given to that monk."

Doubt and non-doubt; knowing and not knowing—it is the same in each case.

4. At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and concealed both of them. That monk then left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, he thought about the two offenses he had previously concealed: "What should I do?" He then reported this to the monks, and the monks reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"If a monk commits two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and conceals both of them, and that monk leaves the training, and afterward returns and receives the higher ordination, and having received the higher ordination reflects upon the two previously concealed offenses: the Sangha should give him the act of karma for concealment according to the number of days previously concealed before leaving the training, combined with the number of days of concealment after returning. Having given the act of karma for concealment, the mānatta should then be given."

At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and concealed both of them. That monk left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, he disclosed both offenses. The Sangha should give that monk the act of karma for concealment in accordance with the number of days he had previously concealed the offenses before leaving the training. Having given the act of karma for concealment, the mānatta should then be given.

At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and did not conceal either of them. That monk left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, he concealed both offenses. He thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then reported this to the monks, and the monks reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"If a monk commits two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and does not conceal either of them, and that monk leaves the training, and afterward returns and receives the higher ordination, and having received the higher ordination conceals both offenses: the Sangha should give that monk the act of karma for concealment according to the number of days of concealment after his return. Only then should the procedure of mānatta be given."

At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa and did not conceal either of them. That monk left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, he disclosed both offenses. The Sangha should give him the mānatta for both offenses.

At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, concealing one offense and disclosing the other. That monk left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, the offense he had previously disclosed he now concealed, and he concealed both. He thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then reported this to the monks, and the monks reported it to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"If a monk commits two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, concealing one offense and not concealing the other, and that monk leaves the training, and afterward returns and receives the higher ordination, and having received the higher ordination, the offense previously disclosed is now concealed along with the other, so that both are now concealed: the Sangha is permitted to give that monk the act of karma according to the days, for the one offense that was concealed both before and after, and for the one offense that was concealed only afterward."

At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, concealing one offense and disclosing the other. That monk left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, the offense previously concealed remained concealed, and the offense previously disclosed remained disclosed. The Sangha should give him the act of karma for concealment in accordance with the offense that was concealed both before and after, and should give him the procedure of mānatta for the second offense that was not concealed.

There was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, concealing one offense and disclosing the other. That monk left the training. Afterward, he returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, the offense previously concealed was now disclosed, and the offense previously disclosed was now concealed. The Sangha should give that monk the act of karma for concealment in accordance with the one offense previously concealed, and the act of karma for concealment in accordance with the second offense that was subsequently concealed.

At that time there was a monk who committed two offenses of saṅghāvaśeṣa, concealing one offense and disclosing the other. That monk left the training and then returned and received the higher ordination. Having received the higher ordination, together with the offense previously concealed, both were now disclosed. The Sangha should give that monk the act of karma for concealment according to the number of days of the one offense that was previously concealed. The procedure of mānatta should be given for both, including the second offense as well.

Remembering one offense and not remembering the other—this forms four cases; it is the same in each case.

Doubting one offense and not doubting the other—this forms four cases; it is likewise the same.

Knowing one offense and not knowing the other—this forms four cases; it is likewise the same.

When requesting the concealment of an offense, concealing one offense and disclosing the other—this forms four cases; it is likewise the same.

(Here, beginning from concealing one offense and not concealing the other, up to this point, there are altogether five groups. Each group has four cases, as concealing one and not concealing the other makes four cases. The total comes to twenty cases.)

When performing the pārivāsa, twenty clauses; likewise in the same way. Having completed the pārivāsa, twenty clauses; likewise in the same way. When performing the mānatta, twenty clauses; likewise in the same way. Having completed the mānatta, twenty clauses; likewise in the same way.

Having become a novice and then again received the full ordination, one hundred clauses; likewise in the same way. Insanity, one hundred clauses; likewise in the same way. Affliction with pain, one hundred clauses; likewise in the same way. The Sangha imposing the act of censure for not seeing an offense, one hundred clauses; likewise in the same way. The act of censure for not making amends, one hundred clauses; likewise in the same way. The act of censure for not relinquishing a wrong view, one hundred clauses; likewise in the same way.

5. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who, while performing the pārivāsa, abandoned the training. Afterward, he returned and received the full ordination. Having received the full ordination, he thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"A bhikkhu who, while performing the pārivāsa, abandons the training and then returns to receive the full ordination—having received the full ordination, he should add back the number of days already performed previously, and then continue performing the pārivāsa for the remaining days."

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who deserved to have the mūlāya paṭikassanā imposed upon him. That bhikkhu having abandoned the training and returned to receive the full ordination—having received the full ordination, the Sangha should impose the mūlāya paṭikassanā upon that bhikkhu by means of the formal act of one motion and three announcements.

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who had completed the pārivāsa and then abandoned the training. Afterward, he returned and received the full ordination. Having received the full ordination, the Sangha should grant that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta by means of the formal act of one motion and three announcements.

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who, while performing the mānatta, abandoned the training. Afterward, he returned and received the full ordination. Having received the full ordination, however many days of mānatta that bhikkhu had already performed before ceasing—the remaining days not yet performed should be continued.

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who had completed the mānatta and then abandoned the training. Afterward, he returned and received the full ordination. Having received the full ordination, the Sangha should grant that bhikkhu the act of rehabilitation by means of the formal act of one motion and three announcements.

As for the case of returning to become a novice, five clauses, likewise in the same way. Insanity, five clauses, likewise in the same way. Distraction of mind, five clauses, likewise in the same way. Affliction with pain, five clauses, likewise in the same way. The Sangha imposing the formal acts of censure for not seeing an offense, for not making amends, and for not relinquishing a wrong view—for each such act of censure, five clauses, likewise in the same way.

6. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who, while performing the pārivāsa, in the interim committed an offense, and knowing the number of days, concealed it. He thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"If, while performing the pārivāsa, one commits an offense in the interim, and knowing the number of days, conceals it—the Sangha should impose upon him the pārivāsa act according to the interim offense committed. Having imposed the pārivāsa act, impose the mūlāya paṭikassanā. Having performed the mūlāya paṭikassanā of the pārivāsa, impose the mānatta. Having imposed the mānatta, the person should then be rehabilitated."

Not knowing the number of days of concealment is likewise in the same way. Knowing the number of days of concealment and not knowing the number of days of concealment—likewise in the same way. Having completed the pārivāsa—likewise in the same way.

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who, while performing the mānatta, committed an offense in the interim, knowing the number of days and not concealing it. He thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"If a bhikkhu, while performing the mānatta, commits an overlapping offense in the interim, knowing the number of days and not concealing it—the Sangha should impose upon him the mānatta act. Having imposed the mānatta, impose upon him the mūlāya paṭikassanā of the mānatta. Having performed the mūlāya paṭikassanā of the mānatta, impose upon him the formal act of rehabilitation."

Not knowing the number of days, not concealing—likewise in the same way. Knowing the number of days and not knowing the number of days, not concealing—likewise in the same way. Having completed the mānatta, knowing the number of days, not concealing—likewise in the same way. Knowing the number of days and not knowing the number of days, not concealing—likewise in the same way.

7. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who had committed an offense of saṅghādisesa—knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, concealing, not concealing, completely concealing, not completely concealing, one offense name, many kinds, intrinsic nature, non-intrinsic nature; with different places of residence. He thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"The Sangha is permitted to impose upon that bhikkhu the formal act of pārivāsa according to the days of concealment."

It should be conferred as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, uncover the right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently bow with his head at the feet of the Sangha, kneel with the right knee touching the ground, join his palms, and speak thus:

"Venerable Sangha, please hear me! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed an offense of saṅghādisesa—knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, concealing, not concealing, completely concealing, not completely concealing, one offense name, many kinds, intrinsic nature, non-intrinsic nature; with different places of residence. According to the days of concealment, I come before the Sangha to request the formal act of pārivāsa. I humbly request that the Sangha grant me the formal act of pārivāsa according to the days of concealment. Out of compassion!"

A second time, a third time, the same words are spoken. Among the assembly, one capable of performing the formal act should be appointed, and based on the above matter, should announce as follows:

"Venerable Sangha, please hear me! This bhikkhu named… has committed an offense of saṅghādisesa—knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, concealing, not concealing, completely concealing, not completely concealing, one offense name, many kinds, intrinsic nature, non-intrinsic nature; with different places of residence. He, according to the days of concealment, has come before the Sangha to request the formal act of pārivāsa. If the time is suitable for the Sangha, and the Sangha consents, the Sangha now grants that bhikkhu the formal act of pārivāsa according to the days of concealment. This is the motion.

"Venerable Sangha, please hear me! That bhikkhu named… has committed an offense of saṅghādisesa—knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, up to and including different places of residence. He, according to the days of concealment, has come before the Sangha to request the formal act of pārivāsa. The Sangha now grants the bhikkhu named… the formal act of pārivāsa according to the days of concealment. Those Elders who consent to the Sangha granting that bhikkhu named… the formal act according to the days of concealment of pārivāsa, let them remain silent. Those who do not consent, please speak.

A second time, a third time, the same words are spoken.

The Sangha has consented to grant the bhikkhu named… the formal act of pārivāsa according to the days of concealment. The Sangha consents and remains silent. This matter is recorded as such.

That bhikkhu, while performing the pārivāsa, in the interim again commits an offense, knowing the number of days of concealment. He thought to himself: "What should I do?" He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported the matter to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

"The Sangha is permitted to impose upon that bhikkhu the formal act of one motion and three announcements for the mūlāya paṭikassanā with respect to the interim pārivāsa of the original offense."

It should be conferred as follows: That bhikkhu should come before the Sangha, uncover the right shoulder, remove his sandals, reverently bow with his head at the feet of the Sangha, kneel with the right knee touching the ground, join his palms, and speak thus:

"Venerable Sangha, please hear me! I, the bhikkhu named…, have committed an offense of saṅghādisesa—knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, up to and including different places of residence. I, according to the days of concealment, came before the Sangha to request the formal act of pārivāsa; the Sangha granted me the formal act of pārivāsa.

I, the bhikkhu named…, while performing the pārivāsa, again committed an offense, knowing the number of days of concealment, and now come before the Sangha to request the formal act of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the pārivāsa for the interim repeated offense of the original offense committed. I humbly request that the Sangha grant me the formal act of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the pārivāsa for the interim repeated offense of the original offense committed.

Out of compassion."

A second time, a third time, the same words are spoken. Among the assembly, one capable of performing the formal act should be appointed, and based on the above matter, should announce as follows:

"Venerable Sangha, please hear me! This bhikkhu named… has committed an offense of saṅghādisesa—knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, up to and including different places of residence. This bhikkhu came before the Sangha to request the formal act of pārivāsa according to the days of concealment.

This bhikkhu, while performing the pārivāsa, committed an offense in the interim, and again knowing the number of days of concealment, now comes before the Sangha to request the formal act of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the pārivāsa for the interim repeated offense of the original offense committed. If the time is suitable for the Sangha, and the Sangha consents to granting this bhikkhu the formal act of the original offense's interim repeated offense of pārivāsa mūlāya paṭikassanā.

This is the motion.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu named … has committed a saṅghādisesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, even in different dwelling places. This bhikkhu, according to the number of days of concealment, has come before the Sangha to request the kamma of parivāsa concealment.

The Sangha has conferred upon this bhikkhu the kamma according to the number of days of concealment. While this bhikkhu was performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended, knowing the number of days of concealment, and now comes before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression. Now the Sangha confers upon this bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression.

Those Elders who consent to the Sangha conferring upon the bhikkhu named … the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression, let them be silent. Whoever does not consent, let them speak. This is the first kamma-motion.»

The second time and the third time, it is said in the same way.

«The Sangha has consented to confer upon the bhikkhu named … the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha consents, therefore it is silent. This matter is thus recorded.»

If the bhikkhu performing the parivāsa reoffends a second time in the interim, the procedure is likewise. That bhikkhu, having completed the parivāsa, reported to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

«I permit the Sangha to confer upon this bhikkhu six nights of mānatta by way of ñatticatuttha-kamma.»

It should be conferred as follows: That bhikkhu should come into the midst of the Sangha, bare the right shoulder, remove his sandals, respectfully bow with his head at the feet of the Sangha, kneel with the right knee touching the ground, join his palms, and say:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! I, the bhikkhu named …, have committed a saṅghādisesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, even in different dwelling places. According to the number of days of concealment, I came before the Sangha to request the kamma of parivāsa concealment according to the number of days of concealment.

The Sangha gave me the kamma of parivāsa concealment according to the number of days of concealment. While I was performing the parivāsa, in the interim I reoffended, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha conferred upon me the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression.

But while I was performing the parivāsa, in the interim I reoffended a second time, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha conferred upon me the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression. I, the bhikkhu named …, having completed the parivāsa, now come before the Sangha to request six nights of mānatta, out of compassion.»

The second time and the third time, it is said in the same way. Among the assembly, one who is capable of performing the kamma should be appointed; based on the above matter, he should make the announcement as follows:

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu named … has committed a saṅghādisesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, even in different dwelling places. This bhikkhu, according to the number of days of concealment, has come before the Sangha to request the kamma of parivāsa.

The Sangha gave this bhikkhu the kamma of parivāsa. While this bhikkhu was performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha conferred upon this bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression.

But this bhikkhu, while performing the parivāsa, reoffended a second time in the interim, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha conferred upon this bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression. That bhikkhu, having completed the parivāsa, now comes before the Sangha to request six nights of mānatta.

If it is the proper time for the Sangha, may the Sangha consent; now let the Sangha confer upon the bhikkhu named … six nights of mānatta. This is the announcement.

«Venerable Sangha, please listen! This bhikkhu named … has committed a saṅghādisesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, even in different dwelling places. According to the number of days of concealment, he came before the Sangha to request the kamma of parivāsa concealment.

The Sangha gave this bhikkhu the kamma of parivāsa concealment according to the number of days of concealment. While this bhikkhu was performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression.

But that bhikkhu, while performing the parivāsa, reoffended a second time in the interim, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression. The Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression. That bhikkhu, having completed the parivāsa, now comes to request six nights of mānatta.

Now the Sangha confers upon that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta. Those Elders who consent to the Sangha now conferring upon the bhikkhu named … six nights of mānatta, let them be silent. Whoever does not consent, let them speak.

This is the first kamma-motion.»

The second time and the third time, it is said in the same way.

The Sangha has consented to confer upon the bhikkhu named … six nights of mānatta. The Sangha consents, therefore it is silent. This matter is thus recorded.

At that time, that bhikkhu, having completed the mānatta, reported to the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus reported to the Buddha. The Buddha instructed:

«The Sangha should confer upon that bhikkhu the abbhāna kamma by way of ñatticatuttha-kamma, as above.»

The abbhāna should be conferred as follows: When the Sangha conferred abbhāna upon that bhikkhu in an unlawful manner, the Buddha said to the bhikkhus:

«Listen carefully: If a bhikkhu commits a saṅghādisesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, even in different dwelling places, and that bhikkhu came before the Sangha to request the kamma of parivāsa concealment according to the number of days of concealment, and the Sangha conferred upon him the kamma of parivāsa concealment according to the number of days of concealment; and while performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression, and the Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense of the former transgression;

and while that bhikkhu was performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended a second time, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression, and the Sangha gave that bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression; and that bhikkhu, thinking it was correct, completed the parivāsa and came before the Sangha to request six nights of mānatta, and the Sangha gave that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta in an unlawful manner;

and that bhikkhu, thinking it was lawful, completed the mānatta and came before the Sangha to request the abbhāna kamma, and the Sangha conferred abbhāna upon that bhikkhu in an unlawful manner — I declare that this bhikkhu is not purified; the offense is not cleared.

«In the case where a bhikkhu commits a saṅghādisesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, even in different dwelling places, and that bhikkhu, according to the number of days of concealment, came before the Sangha to request the kamma of parivāsa concealment, and the Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the kamma of parivāsa concealment according to the number of days of concealment; and while that bhikkhu was performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense, and the Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the interim reoffense;

and while that bhikkhu was performing the parivāsa, in the interim he reoffended a second time, knowing the number of days of concealment, and came before the Sangha to request the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression, and the Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the mūlāya-paṭikassanā kamma of parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former transgression in a lawful manner; but that bhikkhu, having completed the parivāsa, came before the Sangha to request six nights of mānatta, and the Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta in an unlawful manner;

and that bhikkhu, thinking it was lawful, completed the mānatta and came before the Sangha to request the abbhāna kamma, and the Sangha conferred abbhāna upon that bhikkhu in an unlawful manner — I declare that that bhikkhu is not purified; the offense is not cleared.

«In the case of a bhikkhu who commits a sanghavasesa offense, knowing the number of days [of concealment], not knowing the number of days, up to dwelling in different residences: that bhikkhu, according to the days of concealment, has approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of parivāsa. The Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu the kamma of parivāsa according to the days of concealment. While that bhikkhu is carrying out the parivāsa observance, in the interim he reoffends; knowing the number of days of concealment, he has approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the interim reoffense.

The Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the interim reoffense. But while that bhikkhu is carrying out the parivāsa observance, in the interim he reoffends a second time; knowing the number of days of concealment, he has approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former offense. The Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former offense, in accordance with the Dharma.

Having completed the parivāsa, that bhikkhu has approached the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta. The Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta in accordance with the Dharma. Having carried out the mānatta, that bhikkhu approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of abbhāna.

The Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu abbhāna not in accordance with the Dharma. I declare that this person is not pure; the offense is not cleared.

«Herein, knowing the number of days, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number, concealing, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Not knowing the number of days, concealing—three clauses; likewise. Not knowing the number of days, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Not knowing the number of days, concealing, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, concealing, not concealing—three clauses; likewise.

«Herein, there is a bhikkhu who commits a sanghavasesa offense, knowing the number of days, not knowing the number of days, up to dwelling in different residences. That bhikkhu, according to the days of concealment, has approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of parivāsa; the Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu the kamma of parivāsa according to the days of concealment. While that bhikkhu is carrying out the parivāsa observance, in the interim he reoffends; knowing the number of days of concealment, he has approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former offense.

The Sangha has conferred upon this bhikkhu the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the interim reoffense. But while that bhikkhu is carrying out the parivāsa observance, in the interim he reoffends a second time; knowing the number of days of concealment, he approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the second interim reoffense. The Sangha conferred upon that bhikkhu the kamma of mūlāya paṭikassanā of the parivāsa for the second interim reoffense of the former offense.

Having completed the parivāsa, that bhikkhu approached the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta. The Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu six nights of mānatta in accordance with the Dharma. Having carried out the mānatta, that bhikkhu approached the Sangha requesting the kamma of abbhāna.

The Sangha has conferred upon that bhikkhu abbhāna in accordance with the Dharma. I declare that this bhikkhu is pure and without offense; the offense is cleared.

«Knowing the number, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number, concealing, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Not knowing the number, concealing—three clauses; likewise. Not knowing the number, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Not knowing the number, concealing, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number, not knowing the number, concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number, not knowing the number, not concealing—three clauses; likewise. Knowing the number, not knowing the number, concealing, not concealing—three clauses; likewise.»

8. At that time, in a certain residence there were two bhikkhus who had committed sanghavasesa offenses. Those bhikkhus, on the same day, departed from the residence, saying: «If I meet a pure bhikkhu, I will confess.» The first bhikkhu, at the very start of his journey, concealed [the offense].

The second bhikkhu, upon seeing another bhikkhu, concealed [the offense]; thus both of them concealed. The first one remembered the offense. The second one did not remember the offense.

The one who remembered and concealed—that is concealment (parivāsa). The one who did not remember—that is not concealment. The first one was in doubt; the second one was not in doubt.

The one who was in doubt and concealed—that is not concealment. The one who was not in doubt and concealed—that is concealment. The first one knew; the second one did not know.

The one who knew and concealed—that is concealment. The one who did not know and concealed—that is not concealment.

9. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who committed a sanghavasesa offense but declared it to be a pārājika offense and concealed it. That bhikkhu thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«If a bhikkhu commits a sanghavasesa offense but declares it to be a pārājika and conceals it, he should be given the practice of confession for a dukkaṭa, and thereafter mānatta should be conferred upon him.»

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who committed a sanghavasesa offense but declared it to be a pācittiya, pāṭidesanīya, thullaccaya, dukkaṭa, or dubbhāsita offense and concealed it. That bhikkhu thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«If a bhikkhu commits a sanghavasesa offense but calls it a pācittiya up to a dubbhāsita and conceals it, he should be instructed to perform the confession of a dukkaṭa, and then mānatta should be conferred upon him.»

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who committed a pācittiya offense but declared it to be a pārājika and concealed it. The Blessed One taught:

«If a bhikkhu commits a pācittiya offense but declares it to be a pārājika and conceals it, he should be instructed to confess the dukkaṭa, and thereafter confess in accordance with the Dharma.»

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who committed a pācittiya offense but declared it to be a sanghavasesa offense, up to a dubbhāsita offense, and concealed it. The Blessed One taught:

«He should be instructed to confess the dukkaṭa, and thereafter confess in accordance with the Dharma. Pācittiya, pāṭidesanīya, thullaccaya, dukkaṭa, and dubbhāsita are likewise.»

At that time, there was a bhikkhu who committed a sanghavasesa offense; if he intentionally concealed a sanghavasesa [offense as something else], he should be instructed to confess the dukkaṭa, and after confessing, parivāsa should be conferred upon him. Committing a pācittiya up to a dubbhāsita is likewise.

10. At that time, in a certain residence there was a bhikkhu who committed many sanghavasesa offenses. That bhikkhu did not remember the number of offenses committed and did not remember the number of days. He thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«If a bhikkhu commits sanghavasesa offenses and does not remember the number of offenses committed and does not remember the number of days, he should count from the time of purity onward as the period of concealment. If he remembers the number of offenses committed but does not remember the number of days, he should likewise count from the time of purity onward as the period of concealment. If he remembers the number of days but does not remember the offenses committed, he should calculate according to the days and confer upon him the offense of concealment.

«Doubtful, not doubtful; likewise. Knowing, not knowing; likewise.»

If that bhikkhu either remembers the number of one offense, or does not remember the number of one offense, or remembers the number of days of one offense, or does not remember the number of days of one offense, he should count from the day of purity onward as the period of concealment. If he remembers the number of offenses committed or remembers the number of days of commission of one offense but does not remember the number of days of commission of another offense, he should count from the time of purity onward as the period of concealment.

If he remembers the number of days, or remembers the number of offenses committed, or does not remember the number of offenses committed, he should calculate according to the days and confer upon him the offense of concealment. Doubtful, not doubtful; likewise. Knowing, not knowing; likewise.»

11. At that time, there was a bhikkhu who committed a sanghavasesa offense, knew the number, and did not conceal it. He approached the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta; the Sangha conferred upon him six nights of mānatta. On that very same day he reoffended, knew the number, and concealed it. He thought: «What should I do?» He then informed the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus informed the Buddha. The Blessed One taught:

«If a bhikkhu commits a sanghavasesa offense, knows the number, does not conceal it, approaches the Sangha requesting six nights of mānatta, the Sangha confers upon him six nights of mānatta, and on that very same day he reoffends, knows the number, and conceals it, the Sangha should confer mānatta upon that bhikkhu and say: ‹Bhikkhu, you must carry out the mānatta practice again.› If while carrying out the mānatta practice—whether for one night up to six nights—he reoffends during that period, knows the number, and conceals it, the Sangha should confer mānatta upon this bhikkhu. Having conferred mānatta, the mūlāya paṭikassanā of the mānatta should be conferred upon him. Having carried out the mūlāya paṭikassanā of the mānatta, abbhāna should then be conferred upon him.»

At that time, there was a monk who had committed a saṅghādisesa offense, who knew the number of days and did not conceal it. He came to the Saṅgha to request six nights of mānatva, and the Saṅgha granted him six nights of mānatva. That same day, the monk committed a further offense in the interim, not knowing the number of days, and concealed it.

The Saṅgha should grant that monk six nights of mānatva and say: "Monk, you must perform mānatva again." If he has performed one night up to six nights, and during that time he commits a further offense, not knowing the number of days, and conceals it, the Saṅgha should grant that monk mānatva. Having granted him mānatva, they should then grant him mānatva with restoration of the original days; having granted mānatva with restoration of the original days, they should then grant him the procedure for rehabilitation.

At that time, there was a monk who had committed a saṅghādisesa offense, who knew the number of days and did not conceal it. He came to the Saṅgha to request six nights of mānatva, and the Saṅgha granted him six nights of mānatva. That same day, the monk committed a further offense, knowing the number of days or not knowing the number of days, and concealed it.

The Saṅgha should grant that monk six nights of mānatva and say: "Monk, you must perform mānatva again." If he has performed one night up to six nights, and during that time he commits a further offense, knowing the number of days or not knowing the number of days, and conceals it, the Saṅgha should grant that monk six nights of mānatva. Having performed mānatva, they should then grant him mānatva with restoration of the original days; having granted mānatva with restoration of the original days, they should then grant him the procedure for rehabilitation.

Not knowing the number of days, not concealing it — it is the same in this case as well. Knowing the number of days or not knowing the number of days, not concealing it — it is the same in this case as well.

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Vietnamese translation: Bhikkhu Thích Đỗng Minh and Thích Đức Thắng. Tứ Phần Luật, Part One.

Chinese translation: Tripiṭaka master Buddhayaśas and Zhu Fonian.

Revised and annotated by: Bhikkhu Thích Nguyên Chứng

(Chinese translation, fascicles 1–21; Vietnamese translation, volumes 1 and 2)

Buddhist Studies Editorial Committee, 2002