Chulavagga 3.14-3.22

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Adapted from the Translation by T. W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg

CHULAVAGGA (THE MINOR SECTION)

THIRD KHANDHAKA (PROBATION AND PENANCE - CONTINUED)

Chapter-14 to 22.

1. While he was undergoing that probation he committed an offence--the first Sanghadisesa--which for five days he concealed.

He told, &c. . . . 'I committed, &c. . . . I asked, &c. . . . The Sangha imposed a probation of half a month, &c. . . . While I was undergoing, &c. . . What now shall I do?'

They told, &c.

'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, for that while (&c., as in the first paragraph) throw Udayi the Bhikkhu back to the beginning of his probationary term, and impose upon him an inclusive probation (to include his new offence together) with the former offence.

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, [here follow two kammavakas, one for the throwing back, and one for the additional probation, each of them as in Chapter-1.]'

Chapter-15.

1. When he had undergone that probation, and while he was liable to the Manatta, he committed an offence--the first Sanghadisesa--which for five days he concealed.

He told, &c. . . . [all that happened, from Chapter-1 3 downwards].

They told, &c.

'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, for that he when he had (&c., as in the first paragraph) throw Udayi the Bhikkhu back to the commencement of

his probationary term, and impose upon him an inclusive probation (for this and) for the former offence.

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, [here follow two kammavakas, as in the last chapter.'

Chapter-16.

1. When he had undergone that probation he told the Bhikkhus, &c. [all that had happened since Chapter-13]

They told, &c.

'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, impose upon Udayi the Bhikkhu a Manatta of six days' duration for these offences.

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, [here follows one kammavaka in the form given in Chapter-1.]'

Chapter-17.

1. While he was undergoing that Manatta he committed an offence--the first Sanghadisesa which he for four days concealed.

He told, &c. . . . [all that had happened, from Chapter-13 downwards].

They told this matter to the Lord Buddha.

'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, for that while (&c., as in the first paragraph) throw Udayi the Bhikkhu back to the commencement (of the probationary term he had already undergone), and impose

upon him an inclusive probation (for this and) for the first offence, and also a Manatta of six days' duration.

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, [here follow three kammavakas, one for the throwing back, one for the inclusive probation, and one for the new Manatta, each of them on the same form as that given in Chapter-r.]'

Chapter-18.

1. When he had accomplished that Manatta, and while he was worthy to be rehabilitated, he committed an offence--the first Sanghadisesa--which for five days he concealed.

He told, &c. [all that happened, from Chapter-13 downwards].

They told this matter to the Lord Buddha.

Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, for that when he had (&c., as in the first paragraph) throw Udayi the Bhikkhu back to the commencement (of the probationary term he had already undergone) and impose upon him an inclusive probation for this and for the first offence, and a Manatta of six days' duration.

'Now thus, &c. . . . [Here follow three kammavakas as in Chapter-17.]'

Chapter-19.

1. When he had accomplished the Manatta he told the Bhikkhus [all that happened, from Chapter-13 downwards].

They told this matter to the Lord Buddha.

'Let then the Sangha rehabilitate Udayi the Bhikkhu.

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, [here follows the kammavaka as in Chapter-5.]'

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Here end the proceedings on the breach of the first Sanghadisesa.

Chapter-20.

1. Now at that time a certain Bhikkhu had committed numerous Sanghadisesa offences, one of which he had concealed for one day, one for two days, one for three days, [and so on down to] and one for ten days.

He told the Bhikkhus(Monks), saying, 'I have committed, (&c., as before, down to) and one for ten days. What now shall I do?'

They told this thing to the Lord Buddha.

'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, impose upon that Bhikkhu an inclusive probation according to one of those offences which has been concealed for ten days.'

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, ought it to be imposed.'

[Here follows the kammavaka in the form given at Chapter-1, §§-2, 3, to the end.]

Chapter-21.

1. Now at that time a certain Bhikkhu had committed numerous Sanghadisesa offences, one of which he had concealed for one day, two for two days, three for three days, [and so on down to] and ten for ten days.

He told, &c.

They told, &c.

'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, impose upon that Bhikkhu an inclusive probation equal in duration to the longest time during which he has concealed any one or more of those offences.'

[Then follows the kammavaka as before.]

Chapter-22.

1. Now at that time a certain Bhikkhu had committed two Sanghadisesa offences which he had concealed for two months. And it occurred to him, 'Lo! I have committed two Sanghadisesa offences which I have concealed for two months. Let me now ask the Sangha for a probation of two months for one offence concealed for two months.' And he asked the Sangha for a probation of two months for

one offence concealed for two months. And the Sangha imposed upon him a probation (&c., as before, down to) for two months. While he was undergoing that probation, shame overcame him in that he thought, 'I have committed, &c. . . . And it occurred to me, &c. . . . And I asked, &c. . . . And the Sangha imposed. . . . And while I was undergoing. . . . (&c., as before, down to) for two months.'

'Let me now ask the Sangha for a probation of two months for the other offence concealed for two months.'

2. He told the Bhikkhus [all that had happened]. They told this thing to the Lord Buddha.

3. 'Let then the Sangha, O Bhikkhus, impose upon that Bhikkhu a probation of two months for that other offence concealed for two months.'

[Here follows the kammavaka as before.]

'Then that Bhikkhu, O Bhikkhus, should undergo probation for two months from that date.'