Mahavogga 3.2

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Translated from the Pâli by T. W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg

1. Now the Bhikkhus thought: 'When are we to enter upon Vassa?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

'I prescribe, O Bhikkhus, that you enter upon Vassa in the rainy season.'

2. Then the Bhikkhus thought: 'How many periods are there for entering upon Vassa?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

'There are two periods, O Bhikkhus, for entering upon Vassa, the earlier and the later. The earlier time for entering (upon Vassa) is the day after the full moon of Âsâlha (June-July); the later, a month after the full moon of Âsâlha. These, O Bhikkhus, are the two periods for entering upon Vassa..'