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Bhikkhuvibhaṅga 221 texts · Pāli and English
- Bu Pj 1 The first training rule on expulsion A monk who has sexual intercourse is expelled. The introduction to the rule tells the background story to the laying down of the monastic law. The main principle applied by the Buddha was to lay down rules and procedures only when required by circumstances.
- Bu Pj 2 The second training rule on expulsion A monk who steals anything of value is expelled.
- Bu Pj 3 The third training rule on expulsion A monk who kills a human being is expelled. The origin narrative to this rule includes an unusual and much debated story about a number of monks who meditate on the unattractiveness of the body. As a result they end up committing suicide and asking others to kill them. The Buddha then teaches the meditation on mindfulness of breathing.
- Bu Pj 4 The fourth training rule on expulsion A monk who falsely claims a profound spiritual attainment is expelled. In the origin story to this rule the Buddha declares that anyone who gets people to support him or her by lying about their spiritual attainments is the worst kind of thief.
- Bu Ss 1 1. The training rule on emission of semen A monk who intentionally ejaculates is to be suspended. The introductory narrative to this and the next four rules, as well as a number of other rules in the monastic code, feature the monk Udāyī, who had a serious problem with keeping his sexual urges in check. Either that or he is a literary stand-in for the real offenders.
- Bu Ss 2 2. The training rule on physical contact A lustful monk who touches a woman is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 3 3. The training rule on indecent speech A lustful monk who uses sexually explicit language when speaking to a woman is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 4 4. The training rule on satisfying one’s own desires A lustful monk who recommends to a woman that they have sexual intercourse is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 5 5. The training rule on matchmaking A monk who acts as a go-between for a relationship between a man and a woman is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 6 6. The training rule on building huts When a monk builds a hut by means of begging, he must get the Order to approve the site and the hut must not exceed the maximum size limit. A monk who breaches either of these conditions is to be suspended. The origin story to this rule includes the Maṇikaṇṭha Jātaka tale, found in a slightly different form in the Jātaka collection. There is also another edifying tale and an apparent reference to Raṭṭhapāla of the Raṭṭhapāla Sutta, MN82.
- Bu Ss 7 7. The training rule on building dwellings A monk who builds a large dwelling without getting the site approved by the Order is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 8 8. The training rule on anger A monk who in anger falsely accuses another monk of an offense entailing expulsion is to be suspended. The background narrative to this rule features the extraordinary monk Dabba the Mallian who became an arahant at the age of seven.
- Bu Ss 9 9. The second training rule on anger A monk who in anger uses a ploy to falsely accuse another monk of an offense entailing expulsion is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 10 10. The training rule on schism in the Sangha A monk who tries to cause a schism in the Order is to be suspended. The origin story to this rule gives an account of how Devadatta, the Buddha’s notorious cousin, tried to cause a schism in the Order.
- Bu Ss 11 11. The training rule on supporting a schism A monk who supports another monk who is trying to cause a schism in the Order is to be suspended.
- Bu Ss 12 12. The training rule on being difficult to correct A monk who refuses to be corrected about breaches of the monastic code is to be suspended. The narrative setting features the monk Channa who was particularly proud and difficult to deal with.
- Bu Ss 13 13. The training rule on corrupters of families A monk who causes the lay people in a certain place to lose confidence in the teachings of the Buddha should be banished from that place. If he refuses to accept the banishment, he is to be suspended. The introduction to this rule tells of the corrupt and merciless group of six monks, who were the offenders behind a large number of rules in the monastic code.
- Bu Ay 1 The first undetermined training rule A female lay disciple may see a monk sitting in a secluded place with a woman. If she accuses him of an offense entailing expulsion, suspension, or confession, and he admits to the offense, then he incurs an offense accordingly.
- Bu Ay 2 The second undetermined training rule A female lay disciple may see a monk sitting in private with a woman. If she accuses him of an offense entailing suspension or confession, and he admits to the offense, then he incurs an offense accordingly.
- Bu NP 1 1. The training rule on the robe season A monk who keeps extra robe-cloth for more than ten day must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 2 2. The training rule on storehouses A monk who stays apart from any of his three robes for more than one day must relinquish the robe and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 3 3. The third training rule on the robe season A monk may keep extra robe-cloth for a month if he is expecting more. A monk who keeps it beyond that must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 4 4. The training rule on used robes A monk who makes a nun wash or dye a used robe must relinquish the robe and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 5 5. The training rule on receiving robes A monk who accepts robe-cloth from a nun must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 6 6. The training rule on asking non-relations A monk who asks a lay person for robe-cloth, except if his robes are lost or destroyed, must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 7 7. The training rule on more than that When a monk’s robes are lost or destroyed, he should show moderation in asking for robe-cloth. If he does not, he must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 8 8. The training rule on what is set aside If a lay person wants to buy a robe for a monk, and the monk asks them for a fine robe, he must relinquish the robe and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 9 9. The second training rule on what is set aside If two separate lay people want to buy a robe for a monk, and the monk asks them to put their money together to buy him a fine robe, he must relinquish the robe and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 10 10. The training rule on kings When money to be used for a monk’s robe has been placed with a steward in the proper way, that monk may hint to the steward that he needs a robe. If he does not get a robe in this way, but he does get one by acting inappropriately, he must relinquish the robe and confess the offense. This rule also prescribes the procedure through which a lay follower comes to hold money on behalf of a donor who wishes to support a monk.
- Bu NP 11 11. The training rule on silk A monk who makes a blanket containing silk must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 12 12. The training rule on entirely black A monk who makes a blanket entirely of black wool must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 13 13. The training rule on two parts A monk who makes a blanket that contains more than fifty percent black wool must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 14 14. The training rule on six years A monk who makes a blanket must wait for six years before making another. If he does not, he must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 15 15. The training rule on sitting blankets A monk who makes a sitting-mat without including a piece from an old blanket must relinquish it and confess the offense. This rule starts with a narrative that includes several important principles of monastic law.
- Bu NP 16 16. The training rule on wool A monk who carries wool on a long journey must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 17 17. The training rule on having wool washed A monk who makes a nun wash, dye, or comb unspun wool must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 18 18. The training rule on money A monk who receives money must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 19 19. The training rule on trades involving money A monk who receives money through trading must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 20 20. The training rule on bartering A monk who barters, except with fellow monastics, must relinquish the item received and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 21 21. The training rule on almsbowls A monk who keeps an extra bowl for more than ten days must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 22 22. The training rule on fewer than five mends A monk who asks for a new bowl when his existing bowl is still useable must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 23 23. The training rule on tonics A monk who keeps tonics for more than seven days must relinquish them and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 24 24. The training rule on the rainy-season robe A monk who seeks or uses a rainy-season robe inappropriately must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 25 25. The training rule on taking back a robe A monk who gives robe-cloth to another monk, but then takes it back in anger, must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 26 26. The training rule on asking for thread A monk who asks for thread and then has robe-cloth woven with it must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 27 27. The long training rule on weavers If a lay person is having robe-cloth woven for a monk and that monk makes demands of the weavers, then he must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 28 28. The training rule on haste-cloth A monk who stores “an urgent robe” beyond the acceptable time limit must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 29 29. The training rule on what is risky A monk who stores any of his three robes in an inhabited area for more than six days must relinquish the robe and confess the offense.
- Bu NP 30 30. The training rule on what was intended A monk who diverts to himself an offering intended for the Order must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 1 1. The training rule on lying A monk who lies must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 2 2. The training rule on abusive speech A monk who verbally abuses another monk must confess the offense. The origin story to this rule includes the Nandivisāla Jātaka tale, found in a slightly different form in the Jātaka collection.
- Bu Pc 3 3. The training rule on malicious talebearing A monk who spreads malicious gossip about another monk must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 4 4. The training rule on memorizing the Teaching A monk who teaches an unordained person to learn the word of the Buddha by heart must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 5 5. The training rule on the same sleeping place A monk who lies down in the same room as an unordained person for more than three nights must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 6 6. The second training rule on the same sleeping place A monk who lies down in the same room as a woman must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 7 7. The training rule on teaching A monk who teaches a woman more than six sentences of the word of the Buddha must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 8 8. The training rule on telling truthfully A monk who tells an unordained person about his own profound spiritual attainment must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 9 9. The training rule on telling about what is grave A monk who tells an unordained person about another monk’s serious offence must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 10 10. The training rule on digging the earth A monk who digs the earth must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 11 11. The training rule on plants A monk who intentionally destroys vegetation must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 12 12. The training rule on evasive speech A monk who speaks evasively or remains silent when questioned by the Order must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 13 13. The training rule on complaining A monk who criticizes or denounces an official of the Order must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 14 14. The training rule on furniture A monk who abandons furniture belonging to the Order outdoors must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 15 15. The second training rule on furniture A monk who abandons bedding in a dwelling belonging to the Order must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 16 16. The training rule on encroaching A monk who lies down in a dwelling belonging to the Order, encroaching on another monk and aiming to make him depart, must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 17 17. The training rule on throwing out A monk who throws another monk out of a dwelling belonging to the Order must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 18 18. The training rule on upper stories A monk who uses a bed with unfastened legs on an unplanked upper storey of a hut belonging to the Order must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 19 19. The training rule on large dwellings A monk who applies more than three layers of building material when building a large dwelling must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 20 20. The training rule on containing living beings A monk who pours water containing living beings onto the ground must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 21 21. The training rule on the instruction A monk who teaches the nuns without the Order’s agreement must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 22 22. The training rule on set A monk who teaches the nuns after sunset must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 23 23. The training rule on the nuns’ dwelling place A monk who teaches the nuns at their dwelling place must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 24 24. The training rule on worldly gain A monk who says that other monks are teaching the nuns for the sake of worldly gain, intending to discredit them, must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 25 25. The training rule on giving robe-cloth A monk who gives robe-cloth to a nun must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 26 26. The training rule on sewing robes A monk who sews a robe for a nun must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 27 27. The training rule on arrangements A monk who travels on a country road by arrangement with a nun must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 28 28. The training rule on boarding boats A monk who travels on a boat by arrangement with a nun must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 29 29. The training rule on had prepared A monk who eats almsfood that a nun has had prepared must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 30 30. The training rule on sitting in private A monk who, seeking privacy, sits in private with a nun must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 31 31. The training rule on almsmeals at public guesthouses A monk who eats more than one meal at a public alms center must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 32 32. The training rule on eating in a group A monk who eats as part of a specifically invited group of monks must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 33 33. The training rule on eating a meal before another A monk who eats a meal before an invitational meal must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 34 34. The training rule on Kāṇamātā A monk who accepts more than three bowlfuls of pastries must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 35 35. The training rule on invitations A monk who eats after finishing his meal must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 36 36. The second training rule on invitations A monk who tricks another monk who has finished his meal into eating more, aiming to criticize him, must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 37 37. The training rule on eating at the wrong time A monk who eats between noon and dawn must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 38 38. The training rule on storing A monk who eats food stored overnight must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 39 39. The training rule on fine foods A monk who asks for special food must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 40 40. The training rule on tooth cleaners A monk who consumes unoffered food or drink must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 41 41. The training rule on naked ascetics A monk who gives food to a non-Buddhist mendicant must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 42 42. The training rule on sending away A monk who takes another monk on almsround, but then tells him to leave because he wants to misbehave, must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 43 43. The training rule on lustful A monk who sits down intruding on a lustful couple must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 44 44. The training rule on private and concealed A monk who, seeking privacy, sits in a secluded place with a woman must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 45 45. The training rule on sitting down in private A monk who, seeking privacy, sits in private with a woman must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 46 46. The training rule on visiting A monk who visits other lay people before or after an invitational meal must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 47 47. The training rule on Mahānāma A monk who goes beyond the terms of an invitation to ask for requisites must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 48 48. The training rule on armies A monk who goes to see an army in action must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 49 49. The training rule on staying with armies A monk who stays with an army for more than three nights must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 50 50. The training rule on battles If, while staying with an army, a monk goes to see the army in action, he must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 51 51. The training rule on drinking alcoholic drinks A monk who consumes alcohol must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 52 52. The training rule on tickling A monk who tickles another monk must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 53 53. The training rule on playing A monk who plays in water must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 54 54. The training rule on disrespect A monk who is disrespectful when rightly corrected about a breach of the monastic code must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 55 55. The training rule on scaring A monk who frightens another monk must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 56 56. The training rule on fire A monk who lights a fire to warm himself must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 57 57. The training rule on bathing A monk in the central Ganges plain who bathes more than once a fortnight, except when dirty, must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 58 58. The training rule on making stains A monk who wears a new robe without first marking it must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 59 59. The training rule on assigning ownership to another A monk who uses robe-cloth that has been transferred to a fellow monastic must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 60 60. The training rule on hiding robes A monk who hides the requisites of another monk must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 61 61. The training rule on intentionally A monk who intentionally kills a living being must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 62 62. The training rule on containing living beings A monk who uses water that contains living beings must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 63 63. The training rule on reopening A monk who tries to reopen an issue of monastic law that has been properly settled must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 64 64. The training rule on what is grave A monk who conceals another monk’s serious offence must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 65 65. The training rule on less than twenty years old A monk who acts as preceptor for anyone under twenty must confess the offense. And the ordination is invalid.
- Bu Pc 66 66. The training rule on a group of traveling thieves A monk who travels by arrangement with thieves must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 67 67. The training rule on arrangements A monk who travels by arrangement with a woman must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 68 68. The training rule on Ariṭṭha A monk who says that things declared as obstructive by the Buddha are not actually obstructive must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 69 69. The training rule on living with one who has been ejected A monk who lives with a monk who has been ejected for holding the view that things declared as obstructive by the Buddha are not actually obstructive must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 70 70. The training rule on Kaṇṭaka A monk who lives with a novice who has been expelled for holding the view that things declared as obstructive by the Buddha are not actually obstructive must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 71 71. The training rule on legitimately A monk who uses a ploy as an excuse for not keeping the monastic code must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 72 72. The training rule on annoyance A monk who criticizes the monastic code must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 73 73. The training rule on deception A monk who deceptively claims that he did not know a rule in the monastic code must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 74 74. The training rule on hitting A monk who in anger strikes another monk must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 75 75. The training rule on raising a hand A monk who in anger physically threatens another monk must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 76 76. The training rule on groundless A monk who falsely accuses another monk of an offense entailing suspension must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 77 77. The training rule on intentionally A monk who intentionally makes another monk anxious must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 78 78. The training rule on eavesdropping A monk who eavesdrops on other monks who are disputing about the Teaching or the monastic law must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 79 79. The training rule on obstructing a legal procedure A monk who has given his consent for the Order to perform an official act, but then criticizes the act, must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 80 80. The training rule on leaving without giving consent A monk who departs without giving his consent while the Order is deciding on an issue must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 81 81. The training rule on what is worn out If a monk, acting as part of a complete Order, gives away a robe to an official of the Order, but then criticizes the act, he must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 82 82. The training rule on diverting A monk who diverts to an individual an offering intended for the Order must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 83 83. The training rule on royal compounds A monk who enters the bedroom of a king must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 84 84. The training rule on precious things A monk who picks up anything considered valuable must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 85 85. The training rule on entering an inhabited area at the wrong time A monk who enters an inhabited area between noon and dawn must confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 86 86. The training rule on needle cases A monk who makes a needle-case of bone, ivory, or horn must destroy it and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 87 87. The training rule on beds and benches A monk who makes a bed with long legs must shorten them and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 88 88. The training rule on upholstered with cotton down A monk who makes a bed with luxurious upholstery must remove the upholstery and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 89 89. The training rule on sitting mats A monk who makes a sitting-cloth that is too large must cut it down and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 90 90. The training rule on itch covers A monk who makes a bandage that is too large must cut it down and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 91 91. The training rule on the rainy-season robe A monk who makes a rainy-season robe that is too large must cut it down and confess the offense.
- Bu Pc 92 92. The training rule on Nanda A monk who makes a robe that is too large must cut it down and confess the offense.
- Bu Pd 1 The first training rule on acknowledgment A monk who receives food from a nun must acknowledge the offense.
- Bu Pd 2 The second training rule on acknowledgment A monk at an invitational meal who does not tell a nun to stop directing the distribution of food must acknowledge the offense.
- Bu Pd 3 The third training rule on acknowledgment A monk who receives food from anyone designated as “in training” must acknowledge the offense.
- Bu Pd 4 The fourth training rule on acknowledgment A monk who receives food in a dangerous wilderness dwelling must acknowledge the offense.
- Bu Sk 1 1. The training rule on evenly all around
- Bu Sk 2 2. The second training rule on evenly all around
- Bu Sk 3 3. The training rule on well-covered
- Bu Sk 4 4. The second training rule on well-covered
- Bu Sk 5 5. The training rule on well-restrained
- Bu Sk 6 6. The second training rule on well-restrained
- Bu Sk 7 7. The training rule on lowered eyes
- Bu Sk 8 8. The second training rule on lowered eyes
- Bu Sk 9 9. The training rule on lifted robes
- Bu Sk 10 10. The second training rule on lifted robes
- Bu Sk 11 11. The training rule on laughing loudly
- Bu Sk 12 12. The second training rule on laughing loudly
- Bu Sk 13 13. The training rule on being noisy
- Bu Sk 14 14. The second training rule on being noisy
- Bu Sk 15 15. The training rule on swaying the body
- Bu Sk 16 16. The second training rule on swaying the body
- Bu Sk 17 17. The training rule on swinging the arms
- Bu Sk 18 18. The second training rule on swinging the arms
- Bu Sk 19 19. The training rule on swaying the head
- Bu Sk 20 20. The second training rule on swaying the head
- Bu Sk 21 21. The training rule on hands on hips
- Bu Sk 22 22. The second training rule on hands on hips
- Bu Sk 23 23. The training rule on covering the head
- Bu Sk 24 24. The second training rule on covering the head
- Bu Sk 25 25. The training rule on squatting on the heels
- Bu Sk 26 26. The training rule on sitting with clasped knees
- Bu Sk 27 27. The training rule on receiving respectfully
- Bu Sk 28 28. The training rule on receiving with attention on the almsbowl
- Bu Sk 29 29. The training rule on receiving the right proportion of bean curry
- Bu Sk 30 30. The training rule on even levels
- Bu Sk 31 31. The training rule on respectfully
- Bu Sk 32 32. The training rule on attention on the almsbowl
- Bu Sk 33 33. The training rule on in order
- Bu Sk 34 34. The training rule on the right proportion of bean curry
- Bu Sk 35 35. The training rule on making a heap
- Bu Sk 36 36. The training rule on covering with rice
- Bu Sk 37 37. The training rule on requesting rice and bean curry
- Bu Sk 38 38. The training rule on finding fault
- Bu Sk 39 39. The training rule on mouthfuls
- Bu Sk 40 40. The training rule on mouthfuls
- Bu Sk 41 41. The training rule on without bringing
- Bu Sk 42 42. The second training rule on without bringing
- Bu Sk 43 43. The training rule on with a mouthful
- Bu Sk 44 44. The training rule on lifted balls of food
- Bu Sk 45 45. The training rule on breaking up mouthfuls
- Bu Sk 46 46. The training rule on stuffing the cheeks
- Bu Sk 47 47. The training rule on shaking the hand
- Bu Sk 48 48. The training rule on scattering rice
- Bu Sk 49 49. The training rule on sticking out the tongue
- Bu Sk 50 50. The training rule on chomping
- Bu Sk 51 51. The training rule on slurping
- Bu Sk 52 52. The training rule on licking the hands
- Bu Sk 53 53. The training rule on licking the almsbowl
- Bu Sk 54 54. The training rule on licking the lips
- Bu Sk 55 55. The training rule on with food
- Bu Sk 56 56. The training rule on containing rice
- Bu Sk 57 57. The training rule on holding a sunshade
- Bu Sk 58 58. The training rule on holding a staff
- Bu Sk 59 59. The training rule on holding a knife
- Bu Sk 60 60. The training rule on holding a weapon
- Bu Sk 61 61. The training rule on shoes
- Bu Sk 62 62. The training rule on sandals
- Bu Sk 63 63. The training rule on vehicles
- Bu Sk 64 64. The training rule on lying down
- Bu Sk 65 65. The training rule on clasping the knees
- Bu Sk 66 66. The training rule on headdresses
- Bu Sk 67 67. The training rule on covered heads
- Bu Sk 68 68. The training rule on the ground
- Bu Sk 69 69. The training rule on low seats The background story includes the Chava Jātaka tale, “the Jātaka on the low-caste man”, found in slightly different form in the Jātaka collection.
- Bu Sk 70 70. The training rule on standing
- Bu Sk 71 71. The training rule on walking behind
- Bu Sk 72 72. The training rule on walking next to the path
- Bu Sk 73 73. The training rule on defecating while standing
- Bu Sk 74 74. The training rule on defecating on cultivated plants
- Bu Sk 75 75. The training rule on defecating in water
- Bu As 1-7 The settling of legal issues
Bhikkhunīvibhaṅga 126 texts · Pāli and English
- Bi Pj 1-4 Rules shared in common with monks
- Bi Pj 5 The training rule on above the knees A lustful nun who agrees to a lustful man touching her anywhere below the collar bone and above the knees is expelled.
- Bi Pj 6 The training rule on those who conceal offenses A nun who does not take any action when she knows that another nun has committed an offense entailing expulsion is expelled. This is the first among a large of rules in which the notorious nun Thullanandā was the original offender. Either Thullanandā was an exceptionally bad nun or she is a literary stand-in for the real offenders.
- Bi Pj 7 The training rule on taking sides with one who has been ejected A nun who persistently sides with a monk who has been legitimately ejected is expelled.
- Bi Pj 8 The training rule having eight parts A nun who agrees to all of eight kinds of flirtatious behavior is expelled. This is the first among a large number of rules that features the notorious group of six nuns. These nuns were possibly affiliated with the group of six monks, or they are modelled on them.
- Bi Ss 1 The training rule on taking legal action A nun who uses litigation inappropriately is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 2 The training rule on one who gives the full admission to a female criminal A nun who ordains a female criminal sentenced to death is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 3 The training rule on walking alone to the next village A nun who walks alone in an uninhabited area or spends the night by herself is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 4 The training rule on readmitting one who has been ejected A nun who, without permission, reinstates another nun who has been legitimately ejected is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 5 The training rule on receiving food A lustful nun who receives food from a lustful man is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 6 The second training rule on receiving food A nun who encourages another nun to receive food from a lustful man is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 10 The training rule on renouncing the training A nun who persistently says that she will renounce Buddhism and join another religion is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 11 The training rule on being angry about a legal issue A nun who persistently says that the other nuns are biased because a legal issue has not been decided to her liking is to be suspended.
- Bi Ss 12 The training rule on bad behavior Nuns who are persistently notorious for inappropriate socialization, who create difficulties for the Order, and who hide each other offenses are suspended.
- Bi Ss 13 The second training rule on bad behavior A nun who persistently encourages other nuns to act in contravention of the previous rule is to be suspended.
- Bi NP 1 The training rule on collections of almsbowls A nun who has more than one bowl must relinquish the extra bowl and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 2 The training rule on distributing out-of-season robe-cloth A nun who distributes robe-cloth inappropriately must relinquish the robe-cloth and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 3 The training rule on trading robes A nun who takes back a robe given in exchange to another nun must relinquish the robe and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 4 The training rule on asking for something else A nun who asks for one thing but after receiving it says she wants something else must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 5 The training rule on exchanging for something else A nun who gets one thing from a steward but then exchanges it for something else must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 6 The training rule on exchanging what belongs to the Sangha A nun who exchanges away a requisite belonging to the Order that is designated for a specific purpose must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 7 The second training rule on exchanging what belongs to the Sangha A nun who asks for a requisite belonging to the Order that is designated for a specific purpose and then exchanges it for something else must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 8 The training rule on exchanging what belongs to a group A nun who exchanges away a collective requisite designated for a specific purpose must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 9 The second training rule on exchanging what belongs to a group A nun who asks for a collective requisite designated for a specific purpose and then exchanges it for something else must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 10 The training rule on exchanging what belongs to an individual A nun who asks for a personal requisite for a specific purpose and then exchanges it for something else must relinquish the item and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 11 The training rule on heavy cloaks A nun who asks for an expensive, heavy outer-robe must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bi NP 12 The training rule on light cloaks A nun who asks for an expensive, light outer-robe must relinquish it and confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 1 The training rule on garlic A nun who eats raw garlic must confess the offense. This rule includes the Suvaṇṇahaṁsa Jātaka tale, “the Golden goose Jātaka,” found in slightly different form in the Jātaka collection.
- Bi Pc 2 The training rule on the hair of the private parts A nun who removes hair from the armpits or the groin must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 3 The training rule on slapping with the palm of the hand A nun who slaps her genitals must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 4 The training rule on dildos A nun who uses a dildo must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 5 The training rule on cleaning with water A nun who inserts more than two joints of the fingers into the vagina must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 6 The training rule on attending on A nun who attends on a monk while he is eating must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 7 The training rule on raw grain A nun who asks for raw grain and then prepares and eats it must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 8 The training rule on disposing of feces A nun who disposes of feces, urine, or rubbish over a wall must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 9 The second training rule on disposing of feces A nun who disposes of feces, urine, or rubbish on cultivated plants must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 10 The training rule on dancing and singing A nun who goes to see a show must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 11 The training rule on the dark of the night A nun who, seeking privacy, stands alone with a man at night must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 12 The training rule on concealed places A nun who, seeking privacy, stands alone with a man in a concealed place must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 13 The training rule on talking out in the open A nun who, seeking privacy, stands alone with a man out in the open must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 14 The training rule on dismissing a companion A nun who, seeking privacy, stands alone with a man on street must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 15 The training rule on departing without informing A nun who leaves a house without informing the owners must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 16 The training rule on sitting down without asking permission A nun who sits or lies down on a seat in a house without asking the owners for permission must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 17 The training rule on spreading out without asking permission A nun who spreads out bedding in a house and then sits or lies down without asking the owners for permission must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 18 The training rule on complaining about others A nun who criticizes someone without reflection must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 19 The training rule on cursing another A nun who curses herself or another must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 20 The training rule on crying A nun who cries and beats herself must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 21 The training rule on nakedness A nun who bathes naked must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 22 The training rule on bathing robes A nun who makes a bathing robe that is too large must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 23 The training rule on sewing robes A nun who does not sew back together the robe of another nun after unstitching it must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 24 The training rule on moving the robes A nun who leaves any of her five robes untouched for five days must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 25 The training rule on borrowed robes A nun who wears a borrowed robe without the permission of the owner must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 26 The training rule on robe-cloth for the community A nun who hinders an order of nuns from receiving robe-cloth must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 27 The training rule on blocking A nun who blocks an appropriate distribution of robe-cloth must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 28 The training rule on giving robes A nun who gives a robe to anyone who is not a Buddhist monastic must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 29 The training rule on letting the time expire A nun who hinders the distribution of robe-cloth without a proper reason must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 30 The training rule on the ending of the robe season A nun who inappropriately blocks the Order from ending the robe-making season must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 31 The training rule on lying down on the same bed A nun who lies down on the same bed as another nun must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 32 The training rule on lying down on the same sheet A nun who shares bedding with another nun must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 33 The training rule on making ill at ease A nun who intentionally makes another nun ill at ease must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 34 The training rule on not having someone nursed A nun who does not attend on a sick monastic disciple must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 35 The training rule on throwing out A nun who gives a dwelling place to another nun and then throws her out must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 36 The training rule on socializing A nun who persistently engages in inappropriate socialization with lay people must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 37 The training rule on within their own country A nun who goes wandering without a group of travelers in a dangerous area of her own country must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 38 The training rule on outside their own country A nun who goes wandering without a group of travelers in a dangerous area abroad must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 39 The training rule on during the rainy season A nun who goes wandering during the rainy season must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 40 The training rule on going wandering A nun who does not go wandering after the rainy season must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 41 The training rule on royal houses A nun who goes to see a pleasure house or a pleasure garden must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 42 The training rule on using high couches A nun who uses a large or luxurious seat must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 43 The training rule on spinning yarn A nun who spins yarn must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 44 The training rule on providing services for householders A nun who serves a lay person must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 45 The training rule on legal issues A nun who agrees to settle a legal issue but then makes no effort to do so must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 46 The training rule on giving food A nun who gives food to anyone who is not a Buddhist monastic must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 47 The training rule on communal robes A nun who uses a communal menstruation robe beyond the intended period must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 48 The training rule on lodgings A nun who goes wandering without giving up her lodging must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 49 The training rule on studying worldly subjects A nun who studies pointless knowledge must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 50 The training rule on teaching worldly subjects A nun who teaches pointless knowledge must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 51 The training rule on entering monasteries A nun who enters a monks’ monastery without permission must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 52 The training rule on abusing monks A nun who abuses a monk must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 53 The training rule on reviling the community A nun who in anger abuses an order must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 54 The training rule on inviting A nun who eats after finishing her meal must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 55 The training rule on keeping families for oneself A nun who tries to keep her supporters from supporting others must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 56 The training rule on monasteries without monks A nun who spends the rainy season in a monastery without monks must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 57 The training rule on not inviting A nun who does not invite correction from both Orders after the rainy season must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 58 The training rule on the instruction A nun who does not go to the instruction or formal meetings of the Order must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 59 The training rule on going to the instruction A nun who does not ask the Order of monks every half-month about the observance day and the going for instruction must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 60 The training rule on what is growing on the lower part of the body A nun who is alone with a man and gets treatment from him on the thigh must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 61 The training rule on pregnant women A nun who ordains a pregnant woman must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 62 The training rule on women who are breastfeeding A nun who ordains a woman who is breastfeeding must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 63 The training rule on trainee nuns A nun who ordains a trainee nun who has not completed her training must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 64 The second training rule on trainee nuns A nun who ordains a trainee nun without the approval of the Order must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 65 The training rule on married girls A nun who ordains a married girl less than twelve years old must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 66 The second training rule on married girls A nun who ordains a married girl who has not completed her training must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 67 The third training rule on married girls A nun who ordains a married girl without the approval of the Order must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 68 The training rule on disciples A nun who ordains a student but does not guide her for two years must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 69 The training rule on not following one’s mentor A nun who does not follow her preceptor for two years must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 70 The second training rule on disciples A nun who ordains a student without afterwards taking her away must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 71 The training rule on unmarried girls A nun who ordains an unmarried girl less than twenty years old must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 72 The second training rule on unmarried girls A nun who ordains an unmarried girl who has not completed her training must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 73 The third training rule on unmarried girls A nun who ordains an unmarried girl without the approval of the Order must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 74 The training rule on less than twelve years A nun with insufficient seniority who gives ordination must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 75 The training rule on twelve years of seniority A nun who gives ordination without the approval of the Order must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 76 The training rule on criticizing A nun who agrees when she is refused permission to give ordination but later criticizes it must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 77 The training rule on not giving the full admission to trainee nuns A nun who promises to ordain a trainee nun in return for robe-cloth but then makes no effort to get her ordained must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 78 The second training rule on not giving the full admission to trainee nuns A nun who promises to ordain a trainee nun in return for being attended on for two years but then makes no effort to get her ordained must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 79 The training rule on one who is difficult to live with A nun who ordains a trainee nun who socializes inappropriately and is difficult to live with must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 80 The training rule on lack of permission A nun who ordains a trainee nun who has not been given permission by her parents and husband must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 81 The training rule on what is expired A nun who ordains a trainee nun after the consent of the Order has expired must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 82 The training rule on every year A nun who gives ordination in consecutive years must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 83 The training rule on one year A nun who ordains two women in one year must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 84 The training rule on sunshades and sandals A nun who uses a sunshade and sandals must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 85 The training rule on vehicles A nun who travels in a vehicle must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 86 The training rule on ornamentations of the hip A nun who wears a hip ornament must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 87 The training rule on jewellery A nun who wears ornaments must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 88 The training rule on scents and colors A nun who bathes with scents and colors must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 89 The training rule on what is scented A nun who bathes with scents and oil-seed flowers must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 90 The training rule on having a nun massage A nun who makes another nun rub her must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 91-93 The training rules on having a trainee nun … a novice nun … a female householder massage A nun who makes a trainee nun, a novice nun, or a laywoman rub her must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 94 The training rule on not asking permission A nun who sits down in front of a monk without asking permission must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 95 The training rule on asking questions A nun who asks a monk a question without obtaining leave must confess the offense.
- Bi Pc 96 The training rule on not wearing a chest wrap A nun who enters an inhabited area without a bust cover must confess the offense.
- Bi Pd 1 The training rule on asking for ghee
- Bi Pd 2-8 The training rules on asking for oil … honey … syrup … fish … meat … milk … curd
- Bi Sk 1 The training rule on evenly all around
- Bi Sk 75 the training rule on defecating in water
- Bi As 1-7 The settling of legal issues
Khandhaka 22 texts · Pāli and English
- Kd 1 The great chapter The Mahākhandhaka, “the Great chapter”, begins by telling the story of the Buddha after his awakening. Three of the Buddha’s first and most well-known discourses—the Setting in motion of the wheel of the Teaching, the Characteristics of non-self, and the Discourse on fire—are given in full. As he starts to accumulate disciples, an ordination procedure gradually evolves. A large number of rules that concern ordination, especially about the eligibility of the candidate, are laid down, as are rules governing the relationship between teacher and student, including rules about novices.
- Kd 2 The chapter on the observance day The Uposathakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on the observance day”, lays down the rules concerning the twice-monthly observance day, the uposatha, which is kept on the day of the full moon and the new moon. It is on these days that the main rules binding on all monastics, the Monastic Code or the Pātimokkha, is recited. The chapter also gives the rules regarding the boundary, the sīmā, that defines the extent of a single monastic community. Rules on making amends for offenses are also found here.
- Kd 3 The chapter on entering the rainy-season residence The Vassūpanāyikakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on entering the rainy-season residence”, prohibits monastics from traveling during three months of the rainy season. Instead they should enter the rainy-season residence in a suitable place. It then gives a number of exemptions because of which a monastic may travel for a maximum of seven days to look after urgent business.
- Kd 4 The chapter on the invitation ceremony The Pavāraṇākhandhaka, “the Chapter on the invitation ceremony”, concerns the rules that apply to the ceremony of inviting correction from one’s fellow monastics. This ceremony is held annually at the very end of the rain-season residence, and is compulsory for all monastics.
- Kd 5 The chapter on skins The Cammakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on skins”, contains rules on the use of footwear and skins, as well as vehicles and beds. The chapter includes the inspiring stories of the monk Soṇa Koḷivisa who was the Buddha’s foremost disciple in putting forth energy and the monk Soṇa Kuṭikaṇṇa who became a monk in the distant country of Avantī where Buddhism had barely arrived. It also mentions a number of rules that are relaxed for lands outside of the middle Ganges plain.
- Kd 6 The chapter on medicines The Bhesajjakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on medicines”, concerns allowable medicines and medical treatment. The rules laid down here include prohibitions against various kinds of meat and against cooking by monastics. The chapter contains the remarkable story of the monk Pilindavaccha and his supernormal powers. It also features the stories of the courtesan Ambapālī offering her mango grove to the Sangha, the conversion of general Sīha, and the exceptional layman Meṇḍaka, after whom the Meṇḍaka allowance is named. This allowance enables lay supporters to deposit a fund with a steward, who is to be approached by a designated monastic in need of requisites. The chapter concludes with four general standards to help monastics decide what is and what is not allowable.
- Kd 7 The chapter on the robe-making ceremony The Kathinakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on the robe-making ceremony”, describes the procedure and rules for the robe-making ceremony that is normally held in the last month of the rainy season, after the rainy-season residence has been completed. Once this ceremony has been performed, the robe-making season lasts until the end of the cold season, unless certain conditions are fulfilled. Most of this chapter consists of a detailed analysis of those conditions.
- Kd 8 The chapter on robes The Cīvarakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on robe-cloth”, gives a number of rules on robes, robe-cloth, and dyeing equipment, as well as rules on inheritance. Here we find the long story of the doctor Jīvaka, the Buddha’s personal physician, and the story of Visākha, the Buddha’s main female lay supporter, who shows her understanding of the connection between generosity and success in meditation. This chapter also contains the inspiring story of the Buddha and Ānanda washing a monk who has dysentery.
- Kd 9 The chapter connected with Campā The Campeyyakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on those from Campā”, contains a technical discussion on the validity of formal monastic procedures, saṅghakamma. The chapter starts with the story of the monk Kassapagotta who is maliciously accused of having committed an offense.
- Kd 10 The chapter connected with Kosambī The Kosambakakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on those from Kosambī”, discusses how to deal with a split in the Sangha. The chapter begins with the story of “the Kosambī incident”, which led to a serious dispute and spilt in the Sangha. The Buddha tells the story of Dīghāvu, a longer version of the Kosambiya Jātaka of the Jātaka collection, in an attempt at getting the monks to come to their senses. Failing at this, he goes to visit the three friends Anuruddha, Nandiya, and Kimbila, who exemplify the art of living in harmony.
- Kd 11 The chapter on legal procedures The Kammakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on procedures”, describes in technical detail the validity of formal procedures that involve sanctions against an offender. The chapter discusses the enactment of such procedures, the mode of conduct required of the offender to deserve release, and the lifting of the procedure.
- Kd 12 The chapter on those on probation The Pārivāsikakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on those on probation”, contains a detailed description of the conduct required of a monastic who has committed an offense entailing suspension, a saṅghādisesa, so as to deserve rehabilitation.
- Kd 13 The gathering up chapter The Samuccayakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on accumulation”, describes in detail the process of making amends for a monastic who has committed an offense entailing suspension, a saṅghādisesa.
- Kd 14 The chapter on the settling of legal issues The Samathakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on the settling of legal issues”, gives a detailed description of how the principles for the resolution of legal issues (the adhikaraṇasamathadhamma), the last seven “rules” of the Monastic Code, are to be applied in practice. The chapter includes a technical discussion on the nature of the four kinds of legal issues.
- Kd 15 The chapter on minor topics The Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka, “the Chapter with short topics”, contains a large and diverse number of minor rules, including rules on allowable buildings. A recurrent theme is that luxurious items and sensual indulgence are not allowed. The verses to protect against dangerous insects and snakes, the so-called Khandhaparitta, are found here. The procedure of “overturning the bowl” is described, a procedure used against lay people who act against the interest of Buddhism. This chapter also includes the much-debated instruction for monastics to learn the Teachings using the Buddha’s own way of expression.
- Kd 16 The chapter on resting places The Senāsanakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on dwellings”, gives further rules on allowable buildings, including allowable methods for constructing and finishing them, as well as allowable furnishings. A number of minor rules are laid down, as are the procedures for appointing community officials. The chapter tells the story of Anāthapiṇḍika, perhaps the greatest benefactor of Buddhism in the very earliest period. Here we also find the Tittira Jātaka tale, “the Partridge Jātaka”, found in a slightly different form in the Jātaka collection.
- Kd 17 The chapter on schism in the Sangha The Saṅghabhedakakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on schism”, begins by telling the story of the going forth of a number of the Buddha’s relatives, including Anuruddha and Devadatta. The story continues with Devadatta’s ambition to lead the Sangha—including the story of King Ajātasattu murdering his father and Devadatta’s attempts to kill the Buddha—his actions eventually resulting in schism. As part of this the Buddha lays down an “announcement procedure”, pakāsanīyakamma, by which the Sangha can distance itself from the actions of any particular individual. The chapter concludes with a technical discussion on schism.
- Kd 18 The chapter on proper conduct The Vattakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on conduct”, lays down the rules of conduct that apply in a variety of circumstances, such as those between teacher and student; those for visiting, resident, and departing monastics; those for alms-round and forest dwelling; those for dining halls, dwellings, restrooms, and saunas.
- Kd 19 The chapter on the cancellation of the Monastic Code The Pātimokkhaṭṭhapanakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on the cancellation of the Monastic Code”, allows a monastic to exclude another from the Pātimokkha recitation if they have not confessed their offenses beforehand. This chapter also describes the qualities that should be present in oneself before correcting another.
- Kd 20 The chapter on nuns The Bhikkhunikkhandhaka, “the Chapter on nuns”, comprises all the rules outside of the Monastic Code, the Pātimokkha, that are specific to the nuns, including the ordination ceremony and ordination by messenger. The chapter begins with the ordination of Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, which marks the beginning of the Sangha of nuns.
- Kd 21 The chapter on the group of five hundred The Pañcasatikakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on the assembly of five hundred”, tells the story of the first communal recitation (saṅgīti) of the discourses of the Buddha at Rājagaha, otherwise known as “the first council”. Ānanda, the Buddha’s personal attendant, recited the discourses, while Upāli recited the Monastic Law.
- Kd 22 The chapter on the group of seven hundred The Sattasatikakkhandhaka, “the Chapter on the assembly of seven hundred”, tells the story of a major disagreement in the Sangha about aspects of the Monastic Law, most importantly about the use of money. After a long process, it is agreed that monastics may not use money. This episode is often referred to as “the second council”.
Parivāra 51 texts · Pāli and English
- Pvr 1.1 Questions and answers on the monks’ Pātimokkha rules and their analysis Explains the origins of each Vinaya rule for monks. Includes a set of verses detailing the lineage of Vinaya teachers.
- Pvr 1.2 The number of offenses within each offense Defines the number of sub-offences that may be committed when breaking a rule.
- Pvr 1.3 The classes of failure for each offense Relates the Vinaya rules to “falling away” (vippatti) from good conduct.
- Pvr 1.4 The classes of offenses in each offense Defines which rules may fall under the heading of other rules.
- Pvr 1.5 The originations of each offense Defines the transgressions as originating in body, speech, or mind.
- Pvr 1.6 The legal issues to which each offense belongs Relates the Vinaya rules to the four classes of legal procedure.
- Pvr 1.7 How each offense is settled Relates the Vinaya rules to the seven kinds of legal procedure.
- Pvr 1.8 Summary of the previous six sections This concatenates the results of previous chapters.
- Pvr 1.9 Questions and answers on the monks’ Pātimokkha rules and their analysis Explains the origins of each Vinaya rule. Similar to Pvr 1.1.
- Pvr 1.10 The number of offenses within each offense Defines the number of sub-offences that may be committed when breaking a rule.
- Pvr 1.11 The classes of failure for each offense Relates the Vinaya rules to “falling away” (vippatti) from good conduct.
- Pvr 1.12 The classes of offenses in each offense Defines which rules may fall under the heading of other rules.
- Pvr 1.13 The originations of each offense Defines the transgressions as originating in body, speech, or mind.
- Pvr 1.14 The legal issues to which each offense belongs Relates the Vinaya rules to the four classes of legal procedure.
- Pvr 1.15 How each offense is settled Relates the Vinaya rules to the seven kinds of legal procedure.
- Pvr 1.16 Summary of the previous six sections This concatenates the results of previous chapters.
- Pvr 2.1 Questions and answers on the nuns’ Pātimokkha rules and their analysis Explains the origins of each Vinaya rule for nuns.
- Pvr 2.2 The number of offenses within each offense Defines the number of sub-offences that may be committed when breaking a rule.
- Pvr 2.3 The classes of failure for each offense Relates the Vinaya rules to “falling away” (vippatti) from good conduct.
- Pvr 2.4 The classes of offenses in each offense Defines which rules may fall under the heading of other rules.
- Pvr 2.5 The originations of each offense Defines the transgressions as originating in body, speech, or mind.
- Pvr 2.6 The legal issues to which each offense belongs Relates the Vinaya rules to the four classes of legal procedure.
- Pvr 2.7 How each offense is settled Relates the Vinaya rules to the seven kinds of legal procedure.
- Pvr 2.8 Summary of the previous six sections This concatenates the results of previous chapters.
- Pvr 2.9 Questions and answers on the nuns’ Pātimokkha rules and their analysis Explains the origins of each Vinaya rule. Similar to Pvr 1.1.
- Pvr 2.10 The number of offenses within each offense Defines the number of sub-offences that may be committed when breaking a rule.
- Pvr 2.11 The classes of failure for each offense Relates the Vinaya rules to “falling away” (vippatti) from good conduct.
- Pvr 2.12 The classes of offenses in each offense Defines which rules may fall under the heading of other rules.
- Pvr 2.13 The originations of each offense Defines the transgressions as originating in body, speech, or mind.
- Pvr 2.14 The legal issues to which each offense belongs Relates the Vinaya rules to the four classes of legal procedure.
- Pvr 2.15 How each offense is settled Relates the Vinaya rules to the seven kinds of legal procedure.
- Pvr 2.16 Summary of the previous six sections This concatenates the results of previous chapters.
- Pvr 3 The origination of offenses Summarizes the rules and their origins in verse form. Begins with a set of verses on the Dhamma.
- Pvr 4 More on the origination of offenses A complex set of permutations in applying rules for monks and nuns.
- Pvr 5 The legal issues and their settling Details the circumstances for applying each of the four classes of procedure.
- Pvr 6 Offenses in the Khandhakas Questions on the contents of each chapter of the Khandhakas.
- Pvr 7 The numerical method Vinaya topics arranged by number from one to eleven, in a manner similar to the Aṅguttara Nikāya.
- Pvr 8 Aspects of the legal procedures Defines the beginning, middle, and end of Sangha procedures.
- Pvr 9 The ten reasons for the training rules Explains the ten reasons for the laying down of Vinaya rules.
- Pvr 10 Verses on the training rules Questions and answers on Vinaya topics in the form of an exchange of verses.
- Pvr 11 The four legal issues and their resolution Analyses the seven kinds of Vinaya procedure.
- Pvr 12 Questions and answers on accusing, etc. A set of verses on the topic of admonishment.
- Pvr 13 The process of investigation An analysis of the circumstances considered when admonishing someone.
- Pvr 14 The procedure for an investigator The character of one who is following the Vinaya.
- Pvr 15 The great section on conflict Requirements when a monastic is speaking on a matter of conflict before the Sangha.
- Pvr 16 The robe-making ceremony Summary of the procedures pertaining to the Kathina.
- Pvr 17 Ven. Upāli questions the Buddha Sets of five qualities presented as a conversation between the Buddha and Venerable Upāli.
- Pvr 18 The origination of offenses Different mind states and origins for various rules.
- Pvr 19 Verses on offenses, training rules, and legal procedures Questions and answers in verse form.
- Pvr 20 The sudorific verses A set of Vinaya puzzles regarded as so difficult they make you sweat.
- Pvr 21 Legal procedures, why a Monastic Law, resolution of legal issues Vinaya topics divided into the validity of formal acts; the reasons for Vinaya; the kinds of procedure entailed; reasons for the procedures; and a nine-fold system of classification.