The chapter on penalty procedures (PLI-TV-KD11)

The group of forty-three on to be lifted

“When a monk has five qualities, a legal procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t give the full ordination; he doesn’t give formal support; he doesn’t have a novice monk attend on him; he doesn’t accept being appointed as an instructor of the nuns; he doesn’t instruct the nuns, whether appointed or not.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t commit the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense; he doesn’t commit an offense similar to the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense; he doesn’t commit an offense worse than the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense;

he doesn’t criticize the procedure; he doesn’t criticize those who did the procedure.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t consent to a regular monk bowing down to him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk standing up for him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk doing acts of respect toward him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a seat.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a bed; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot stool; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a foot scraper; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in morality; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in conduct; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in view; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in livelihood; he doesn’t cause division between monks.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t wear lay clothes; he doesn’t wear the robes of the monastics of other religions; he doesn’t associate with the monastics of other religions; he associates with monks; he trains in the monks’ training.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t, in a monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t, in a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t, in a monastery or a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he gets up from his seat when he sees a regular monk; he doesn’t dismiss a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

When a monk has eight qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not recognizing an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t cancel the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk; he doesn’t cancel the invitation ceremony of a regular monk; he doesn’t direct a regular monk; he doesn’t give instructions to a regular monk; he doesn’t ask a regular monk for permission to correct him; he doesn’t accuse a regular monk of an offense; he doesn’t remind a regular monk of an offense; he doesn’t associate inappropriately with other monks.”

The group of forty-three on to be lifted in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense is finished.

“And this is how it should be lifted.

The monk Channa should approach the Sangha, arrange his upper robe over one shoulder, pay respect at the feet of the senior monks, squat on his heels, raise his joined palms, and say,

‘Venerables, the Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against me for not recognizing an offense. I’m now conducting myself properly and suitably, and deserve to be released. I ask for that legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense to be lifted.’

And he should ask a second

and a third time.

A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense to be lifted.

If the Sangha is ready, it should lift that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense to be lifted.

The Sangha lifts that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense.

Any monk who approves of lifting that legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter. …

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense to be lifted.

The Sangha lifts that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense.

Any monk who approves of lifting that legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has lifted that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not recognizing an offense.

The Sangha approves and is therefore silent. I will remember it thus.’”

The fifth section on the legal procedure of ejection for not recognizing an offense is finished.

6. The legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense

At one time the Buddha was staying at Kosambī in Ghosita’s Monastery.

At this time Venerable Channa had committed an offense, but refused to make amends for it.

The monks of few desires complained and criticized him,

“How can Venerable Channa commit an offense, but refuse to make amends for it?”

They told the Buddha.

Soon afterwards the Buddha had the Sangha gathered and questioned the monks:

“Is it true, monks, that Channa is acting like this?”

“It’s true, sir.”

The Buddha rebuked him,

“It’s not suitable …

How can Channa commit an offense, but refuse to make amends for it?

This will affect people’s confidence …”

After rebuking him …

he gave a teaching and addressed the monks:

“Well then, the Sangha should do a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

And this is how it should be done.

First you should accuse the monk Channa. He should then be reminded of what he has done, before he’s charged with an offense. A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

This monk Channa has committed an offense, but refuses to make amends for it.

If the Sangha is ready, it should do a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

This monk Channa has committed an offense, but refuses to make amends for it.

The Sangha does a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

Any monk who approves of doing a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha, should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter. …

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

This monk Channa has committed an offense, but refuses to make amends for it.

The Sangha does a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

Any monk who approves of doing a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha, should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has done the legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

The Sangha approves and is therefore silent. I will remember it thus.’

Monks, you should proclaim from monastery to monastery

that the Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.”

The group of twelve on illegitimate legal procedures

“When a legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has three qualities, it’s illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of:

it’s done in the absence of the accused, it’s done without questioning the accused, it’s done without the admission of the accused.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of:

it’s done against one who hasn’t committed any offense, it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that isn’t clearable by confession, it’s done against one who’s confessed their offense.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having accused the person of their offense, it’s done without having reminded the person of their offense, it’s done without having charged the person with their offense.

“When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done in the absence of the accused, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without questioning the accused, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without the admission of the accused, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done against one who hasn’t committed any offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that isn’t clearable by confession, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s confessed their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having accused the person of their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having reminded the person of their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having charged the person with their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.”

The group of twelve on illegitimate legal procedures of ejection for not making amends for an offense is finished.

The group of twelve on legitimate legal procedures

“When a legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has three qualities, it’s legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of:

it’s done in the presence of the accused, it’s done with the questioning of the accused, it’s done with the admission of the accused.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of:

it’s done against one who’s committed an offense, it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that’s clearable by confession, it’s done against one who hasn’t confessed their offense.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after accusing the person of their offense, it’s done after reminding the person of their offense, it’s done after charging the person with their offense.

“When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done in the presence of the accused, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done with the questioning of the accused, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done with the admission of the accused, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s committed an offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that’s clearable by confession, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done against one who hasn’t confessed their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after accusing the person of their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after reminding the person of their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after charging the person with their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.”

The group of twelve on legitimate legal procedures of ejection for not making amends for an offense is finished.

The group of six on wishing

“When a monk has three qualities, the Sangha may, if it wishes, do a legal procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense:

he’s quarrelsome, argumentative, and a creator of legal issues in the Sangha;

he’s ignorant and incompetent, often committing offenses, and lacking in boundaries;

he’s constantly and improperly socializing with householders.

When a monk has another three qualities, the Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense:

he has failed in the higher morality; he has failed in the higher conduct; he has failed in the higher view.

When a monk has another three qualities, the Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense:

he disparages the Buddha; he disparages the Teaching; he disparages the Sangha.

The Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense against three kinds of monks:

those who are quarrelsome, argumentative, and creators of legal issues in the Sangha;

those who are ignorant and incompetent, often committing offenses, and lacking in boundaries;

those who are constantly and improperly socializing with householders.

The Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense against three other kinds of monks:

those who’ve failed in the higher morality; those who’ve failed in the higher conduct; those who’ve failed in the higher view.

The Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense against three other kinds of monks:

those who disparage the Buddha; those who disparage the Teaching; those who disparage the Sangha.”

The group of six on wishing in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense is finished.

The forty-three kinds of conduct

“A monk who’s had a legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense done against him should conduct himself properly.

This is the proper conduct:

He shouldn’t give the full ordination.

He shouldn’t give formal support.

He shouldn’t have a novice monk attend on him.

He shouldn’t accept being appointed as an instructor of the nuns.

Even if appointed, he shouldn’t instruct the nuns.

He shouldn’t commit the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense.

He shouldn’t commit an offense similar to the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense.

He shouldn’t commit an offense worse than the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense.

He shouldn’t criticize the procedure.

He shouldn’t criticize those who did the procedure.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk bowing down to him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk standing up for him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk doing acts of respect toward him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a seat.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a bed.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot stool.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a foot scraper.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in morality.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in conduct.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in view.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in livelihood.

He shouldn’t cause division between monks.

He shouldn’t wear lay clothes.

He shouldn’t wear the robes of the monastics of other religions.

He shouldn’t associate with the monastics of other religions.

He should associate with monks.

He should train in the monks’ training.

He shouldn’t, in a monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk.

He shouldn’t, in a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk.

He shouldn’t, in a monastery or a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk.

He should get up from his seat when he sees a regular monk.

He shouldn’t dismiss a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

He shouldn’t cancel the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk.

He shouldn’t cancel the invitation ceremony of a regular monk.

He shouldn’t direct a regular monk.

He shouldn’t give instructions to a regular monk.

He shouldn’t ask a regular monk for permission to correct him.

He shouldn’t accuse a regular monk of an offense.

He shouldn’t remind a regular monk of an offense.

He shouldn’t associate inappropriately with other monks.”

The forty-three kinds of conduct in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense are finished.

Soon afterwards the Sangha did a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

He then left that monastery and went to another one.

The monks there did not bow down to him, stand up for him, raise their joined palms to him, or do acts of respect toward him. They did not honor, respect, or esteem him.

Because of this, he left that monastery too and went to yet another one.

There too the monks did not bow down to him, stand up for him, raise their joined palms to him, or do acts of respect toward him. They did not honor, respect, or esteem him.

Because of this, he left that monastery too and went to yet another one.

There too the monks did not bow down to him, stand up for him, raise their joined palms to him, or do acts of respect toward him. They did not honor, respect, or esteem him.

Because of this, he left that monastery too and returned to Kosambī.

He then conducted himself properly and suitably, and deserved to be released. He went to the monks

and told them about this,

adding, “What should I do now?”

The monks told the Buddha. …

“Well then, lift that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense.”

The group of forty-three on not to be lifted

“When a monk has five qualities, a legal procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense shouldn’t be lifted:

he gives the full ordination; he gives formal support; he has a novice monk attend on him; he accepts being appointed as an instructor of the nuns; he instructs the nuns, whether appointed or not.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense shouldn’t be lifted:

he commits the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense; he commits an offense similar to the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense; he commits an offense worse than the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense;

he criticizes the procedure; he criticizes those who did the procedure. …

he consents to a regular monk bowing down to him; he consents to a regular monk standing up for him; he consents to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him; he consents to a regular monk doing acts of respect toward him; he consents to a regular monk offering him a seat. …

he consents to a regular monk offering him a bed; he consents to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot stool; he consents to a regular monk offering him a foot scraper; he consents to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe; he consents to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing. …

he charges a regular monk with failure in morality; he charges a regular monk with failure in conduct; he charges a regular monk with failure in view; he charges a regular monk with failure in livelihood; he causes division between monks. …

he wears lay clothes; he wears the robes of the monastics of other religions; he associates with the monastics of other religions; he doesn’t associate with monks; he doesn’t train in the monks’ training. …

he stays in a monastery in the same room as a regular monk; he stays in a non-monastery in the same room as a regular monk; he stays in a monastery or a non-monastery in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t get up from his seat when he sees a regular monk; he dismisses a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

When a monk has eight qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense shouldn’t be lifted:

he cancels the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk; he cancels the invitation ceremony of a regular monk; he directs a regular monk; he gives instructions to a regular monk; he asks a regular monk for permission to correct him; he accuses a regular monk of an offense; he reminds a regular monk of an offense; he associates inappropriately with other monks.”

The group of forty-three on not to be lifted in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense is finished.

The group of forty-three on to be lifted

“When a monk has five qualities, a legal procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t give the full ordination; he doesn’t give formal support; he doesn’t have a novice monk attend on him; he doesn’t accept being appointed as an instructor of the nuns; he doesn’t instruct the nuns, whether appointed or not.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t commit the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense; he doesn’t commit an offense similar to the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense; he doesn’t commit an offense worse than the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense;

he doesn’t criticize the procedure; he doesn’t criticize those who did the procedure. …

he doesn’t consent to a regular monk bowing down to him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk standing up for him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk doing acts of respect toward him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a seat. …

he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a bed; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot stool; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a foot scraper; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing. …

he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in morality; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in conduct; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in view; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in livelihood; he doesn’t cause division between monks. …

he doesn’t wear lay clothes; he doesn’t wear the robes of the monastics of other religions; he doesn’t associate with the monastics of other religions; he associates with monks; he trains in the monks’ training. …

he doesn’t, in a monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t, in a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t, in a monastery or a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he gets up from his seat when he sees a regular monk; he doesn’t dismiss a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

When a monk has eight qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not making amends for an offense should be lifted:

he doesn’t cancel the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk; he doesn’t cancel the invitation ceremony of a regular monk; he doesn’t direct a regular monk; he doesn’t give instructions to a regular monk; he doesn’t ask a regular monk for permission to correct him; he doesn’t accuse a regular monk of an offense; he doesn’t remind a regular monk of an offense; he doesn’t associate inappropriately with other monks.”

The group of forty-three on to be lifted in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense is finished.

“And this is how it should be lifted.

The monk Channa should approach the Sangha, arrange his upper robe over one shoulder, pay respect at the feet of the senior monks, squat on his heels, raise his joined palms, and say,

‘Venerables, the Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against me for not making amends for an offense. I’m now conducting myself properly and suitably, and deserve to be released. I ask for that legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense to be lifted.’

And he should ask a second

and a third time.

A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense to be lifted.

If the Sangha is ready, it should lift that legal procedure of of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense to be lifted.

The Sangha lifts that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense.

Any monk who approves of lifting that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter. …

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense to be lifted.

The Sangha lifts that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense.

Any monk who approves of lifting that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has lifted that legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense.

The Sangha approves and is therefore silent. I will remember it thus.’”

The sixth section on the legal procedure of ejection for not making amends for an offense is finished.

7. The legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view

At one time the Buddha was staying at Sāvatthī in the Jeta Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s Monastery.

At that time the monk Ariṭṭha, the ex-vulture-hunter, had the following bad and erroneous view:

“As I understand the Teaching of the Buddha, the things he calls obstacles are not able to obstruct one who indulges in them.”

A number of monks heard that Ariṭṭha had that view.

They went to him

and asked,

“Is it true, Ariṭṭha, that you have such a view?”

“Yes, indeed. As I understand the Buddha’s Teaching, the things he calls obstacles are not able to obstruct one who indulges in them.”

“No, Ariṭṭha,

don’t misrepresent the Buddha,

for it’s not good to misrepresent him.

The Buddha would never say such a thing.

The Buddha has given many discourses about the obstacles being obstructive

and how they obstruct one who indulges in them.

The Buddha has said that the enjoyment provided by worldly pleasures is small, whereas the suffering and trouble with them are huge, and so their drawbacks are greater.

The Buddha has said that worldly pleasures are similar to a skeleton,

similar to a piece of meat,

similar to a grass torch,

similar to a pit of coals,

similar to a dream,

similar to borrowed goods,

similar to fruits on a tree,

similar to a knife and chopping block,

similar to swords and stakes,

and similar to a snake’s head. The suffering and trouble with them are huge, and so their drawbacks are greater.”

But even though the monks corrected Ariṭṭha in this way, he stubbornly held on to that bad and erroneous view, and continued to insist on it.

And since they were unable to make him give up that view, they went to the Buddha and told him what had happened.

Soon afterwards the Buddha had the Sangha gathered and questioned Ariṭṭha:

“Is it true, Ariṭṭha, that you have a bad and erroneous view such as this:

‘As I understand the Buddha’s Teaching, the things he calls obstacles are not able to obstruct one who indulges in them’?”

“Yes indeed, sir.”

“Foolish man, who do you think I’ve taught like this?

Haven’t I given many discourses about the obstacles being obstructive

and how they obstruct one who indulges in them?

I’ve said that the enjoyment provided by worldly pleasures is small, whereas the suffering and trouble with them are huge, and so their drawbacks are greater.

I’ve said that worldly pleasures are similar to a skeleton,

similar to a piece of meat,

similar to a grass torch,

similar to a pit of coals,

similar to a dream,

similar to borrowed goods,

similar to fruits on a tree,

similar to a knife and chopping block,

similar to swords and stakes,

and similar to a snake’s head. The suffering and trouble with them are huge, and so their drawbacks are greater.

And yet by misunderstanding, you have misrepresented me, hurt yourself, and made much demerit.

This will be for your long-lasting harm and suffering.

And this will affect people’s confidence …”

After rebuking him …

he gave a teaching and addressed the monks:

“Well then, the Sangha should do a legal procedure of ejection against Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

And this is how it should be done.

First you should accuse the monk Ariṭṭha. He should then be reminded of what he has done, before he’s charged with an offense. A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Ariṭṭha, the ex-vulture-hunter, has the following bad and erroneous view:

“As I understand the Teaching of the Buddha, the things he calls obstacles are not able to obstruct one who indulges in them.”

He’s not giving up that view.

If the Sangha is ready, it should do a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Ariṭṭha, the ex-vulture-hunter, has the following bad and erroneous view:

“As I understand the Teaching of the Buddha, the things he calls obstacles are not able to obstruct one who indulges in them.”

He’s not giving up that view.

The Sangha does a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

Any monk who approves of doing a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha, should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter. …

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Ariṭṭha, the ex-vulture-hunter, has the following bad and erroneous view:

“As I understand the Teaching of the Buddha, the things he calls obstacles are not able to obstruct one who indulges in them.”

He’s not giving up that view.

The Sangha does a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

Any monk who approves of doing a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha, should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has done the legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

The Sangha approves and is therefore silent. I will remember it thus.’

Monks, you should proclaim from monastery to monastery

that the Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.”

The group of twelve on illegitimate legal procedures

“When a legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has three qualities, it’s illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of:

it’s done in the absence of the accused, it’s done without questioning the accused, it’s done without the admission of the accused.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of:

it’s done against one who hasn’t committed any offense, it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that isn’t clearable by confession, it’s done against one who’s confessed their offense.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having accused the person of their offense, it’s done without having reminded the person of their offense, it’s done without having charged the person with their offense.

“When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done in the absence of the accused, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without questioning the accused, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without the admission of the accused, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done against one who hasn’t committed any offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that isn’t clearable by confession, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s confessed their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having accused the person of their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having reminded the person of their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also illegitimate, contrary to the Monastic Law, and improperly disposed of: it’s done without having charged the person with their offense, it’s done illegitimately, it’s done by an incomplete assembly.”

The group of twelve on illegitimate legal procedures of ejection for not giving up a bad view is finished.

The group of twelve on legitimate legal procedures

“When a legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has three qualities, it’s legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of:

it’s done in the presence of the accused, it’s done with the questioning of the accused, it’s done with the admission of the accused.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of:

it’s done against one who’s committed an offense, it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that’s clearable by confession, it’s done against one who hasn’t confessed their offense.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after accusing the person of their offense, it’s done after reminding the person of their offense, it’s done after charging the person with their offense.

“When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done in the presence of the accused, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done with the questioning of the accused, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done with the admission of the accused, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s committed an offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done against one who’s committed an offense that’s clearable by confession, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done against one who hasn’t confessed their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

“When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after accusing the person of their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after reminding the person of their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.

When a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view has another three qualities, it’s also legitimate, in accordance with the Monastic Law, and properly disposed of: it’s done after charging the person with their offense, it’s done legitimately, it’s done by a unanimous assembly.”

The group of twelve on legitimate legal procedures of ejection for not giving up a bad view is finished.

The group of six on wishing

“When a monk has three qualities, the Sangha may, if it wishes, do a legal procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view:

he’s quarrelsome, argumentative, and a creator of legal issues in the Sangha;

he’s ignorant and incompetent, often committing offenses, and lacking in boundaries;

he’s constantly and improperly socializing with householders.

When a monk has another three qualities, the Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view:

he has failed in the higher morality; he has failed in the higher conduct; he has failed in the higher view.

When a monk has another three qualities, the Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view:

he disparages the Buddha; he disparages the Teaching; he disparages the Sangha.

The Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view against three kinds of monks:

those who are quarrelsome, argumentative, and creators of legal issues in the Sangha;

those who are ignorant and incompetent, often committing offenses, and lacking in boundaries;

those who are constantly and improperly socializing with householders.

The Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view against three other kinds of monks:

those who’ve failed in the higher morality; those who’ve failed in the higher conduct; those who’ve failed in the higher view.

The Sangha may, if it wishes, do a procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view against three other kinds of monks:

those who disparage the Buddha; those who disparage the Teaching; those who disparage the Sangha.”

The group of six on wishing in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view is finished.

The forty-three kinds of conduct

“A monk who’s had a legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view done against him should conduct himself properly.

This is the proper conduct:

He shouldn’t give the full ordination.

He shouldn’t give formal support.

He shouldn’t have a novice monk attend on him.

He shouldn’t accept being appointed as an instructor of the nuns.

Even if appointed, he shouldn’t instruct the nuns.

He shouldn’t commit the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view.

He shouldn’t commit an offense similar to the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view.

He shouldn’t commit an offense worse than the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view.

He shouldn’t criticize the procedure.

He shouldn’t criticize those who did the procedure.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk bowing down to him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk standing up for him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk doing appropriate duties for him.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a seat.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a bed.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot-stool.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a foot-scraper.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe.

He shouldn’t consent to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in morality.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in conduct.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in view.

He shouldn’t charge a regular monk with failure in livelihood.

He shouldn’t cause division between monks.

He shouldn’t wear lay clothes.

He shouldn’t wear the robes of the monastics of other religions.

He shouldn’t associate with the monastics of other religions.

He should associate with monks.

He should train in the monks’ training.

He shouldn’t, in a monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk.

He shouldn’t, in a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk.

He shouldn’t, in a monastery or a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk.

He should get up from his seat when he sees a regular monk.

He shouldn’t dismiss a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

He shouldn’t cancel the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk.

He shouldn’t cancel the invitation ceremony of a regular monk.

He shouldn’t direct a regular monk.

He shouldn’t give instructions to a regular monk.

He shouldn’t ask a regular monk for permission to correct him.

He shouldn’t accuse a regular monk of an offense.

He shouldn’t remind a regular monk of an offense.

He shouldn’t associate inappropriately with other monks.”

The forty-three kinds of conduct in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view are finished.

Soon afterwards the Sangha did a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Ariṭṭha for not giving up that bad view,

prohibiting him from living with the Sangha.

He then disrobed.

The monks of few desires complained and criticized him,

“How could the monk Ariṭṭha disrobe after the Sangha had done a legal procedure of ejection against him for not giving up that bad view?”

The monks told the Buddha.

Soon afterwards the Buddha had the Sangha gathered and questioned the monks:

“Is it true, monks, that the monk Ariṭṭha disrobed after the Sangha had done a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up that bad view?”

“It’s true, sir.”

The Buddha rebuked him …

“It’s not suitable …

How could that foolish man disrobe after the Sangha had done a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up that bad view?

This will affect people’s confidence …”

After rebuking him …

he gave a teaching and addressed the monks:

“Well then, the Sangha should lift that legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view.”¹⁶

The group of forty-three on not to be lifted

“When a monk has five qualities, a legal procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view shouldn’t be lifted:

he gives the full ordination; he gives formal support; he has a novice monk attend on him; he accepts being appointed as an instructor of the nuns; he instructs the nuns, whether appointed or not.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view shouldn’t be lifted:

he commits the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view; he commits an offense similar to the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view; he commits an offense worse than the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view;

he criticizes the procedure; he criticizes those who did the procedure. …

he consents to a regular monk bowing down to him; he consents to a regular monk standing up for him; he consents to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him; he consents to a regular monk doing appropriate duties for him; he consents to a regular monk offering him a seat. … he consents to a regular monk offering him a bed; he consents to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot stool; he consents to a regular monk offering him a foot scraper; he consents to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe; he consents to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing. … he charges a regular monk with failure in morality; he charges a regular monk with failure in conduct; he charges a regular monk with failure in view; he charges a regular monk with failure in livelihood; he causes division between monks. … he wears lay clothes; he wears the robes of the monastics of other religions; he associates with the monastics of other religions; he doesn’t associate with monks; he doesn’t train in the monks’ training. … he stays in a monastery in the same room as a regular monk; he stays in a non-monastery in the same room as a regular monk; he stays in a monastery or a non-monastery in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t get up from his seat when he sees a regular monk; he dismisses a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

When a monk has eight qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view shouldn’t be lifted:

he cancels the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk; he cancels the invitation ceremony of a regular monk; he directs a regular monk; he gives instructions to a regular monk; he asks a regular monk for permission to correct him; he accuses a regular monk of an offense; he reminds a regular monk of an offense; he associates inappropriately with other monks.”

The group of forty-three on not to be lifted in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view is finished.

The group of forty-three on to be lifted

“When a monk has five qualities, a legal procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view should be lifted:

he doesn’t give the full ordination; he doesn’t give formal support; he doesn’t have a novice monk attend on him; he doesn’t accept being appointed as an instructor of the nuns; he doesn’t instruct the nuns, whether appointed or not.

When a monk has another five qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view should be lifted:

he doesn’t commit the same offense as the offense for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view; he doesn’t commit an offense similar to the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view; he doesn’t commit an offense worse than the one for which the Sangha did the procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view;

he doesn’t criticize the procedure; he doesn’t criticize those who did the procedure. …

he doesn’t consent to a regular monk bowing down to him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk standing up for him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk raising his joined palms to him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk doing appropriate duties for him; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a seat. … he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a bed; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him water for washing his feet and a foot stool; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk offering him a foot scraper; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk receiving his bowl and robe; he doesn’t consent to a regular monk massaging his back when bathing. … he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in morality; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in conduct; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in view; he doesn’t charge a regular monk with failure in livelihood; he doesn’t cause division between monks. … he doesn’t wear lay clothes; he doesn’t wear the robes of the monastics of other religions; he doesn’t associate with the monastics of other religions; he associates with monks; he trains in the monks’ training. … he doesn’t, in a monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t, in a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he doesn’t, in a monastery or a non-monastery, stay in the same room as a regular monk; he gets up from his seat when he sees a regular monk; he doesn’t dismiss a regular monk, whether indoors or outdoors.

When a monk has eight qualities, a procedure of ejection against him for not giving up a bad view should be lifted:

he doesn’t cancel the observance-day ceremony of a regular monk; he doesn’t cancel the invitation ceremony of a regular monk; he doesn’t direct a regular monk; he doesn’t give instructions to a regular monk; he doesn’t ask a regular monk for permission to correct him; he doesn’t accuse a regular monk of an offense; he doesn’t remind a regular monk of an offense; he doesn’t associate inappropriately with other monks.”

The group of forty-three on to be lifted in regard to the legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view is finished.

“And this is how it should be lifted.

The monk who’s been ejected by the Sangha for not giving up a bad view should approach the Sangha, arrange his upper robe over one shoulder, pay respect at the feet of the senior monks, squat on his heels, raise his joined palms, and say,

‘Venerables, the Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against me for not giving up a bad view. I’m now conducting myself properly and suitably, and deserve to be released. I ask for that legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view to be lifted.’

And he should ask a second

and a third time.

A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view to be lifted.

If the Sangha is ready, it should lift that legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view to be lifted.

The Sangha lifts that legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view.

Any monk who approves of lifting that legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter. …

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The Sangha has done a legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view. He’s now conducting himself properly and suitably, and deserves to be released. He’s asking for that legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view to be lifted.

The Sangha lifts that legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view.

Any monk who approves of lifting that legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has lifted that legal procedure of ejection against monk so-and-so for not giving up a bad view.

The Sangha approves and is therefore silent. I will remember it thus.’”

The seventh section on the legal procedure of ejection for not giving up a bad view is finished.

The first chapter on penalty procedures is finished. In this chapter there are seven topics.

This is the summary:

“The monks Paṇḍu and Lohitaka,

Themselves quarrelsome;

They went to those of the same kind,

And encouraged quarrels.

They gave rise to new ones,

And worsened the existing ones;

The good monks of few desires,

Criticized. The One who Shows,¹⁷

The Buddha, standing in the True Dhamma,

Independent, the Supreme Person;

The Victor: at Sāvatthī he ordered

The procedure of censure.

In the absence, without questioning,

Without admission, and done against

One without offense, not clearable by confession,

Done against one who has confessed.

Not having accused, not having reminded,

And done without having charged;

In the absence, with illegitimate,

And also done with an incomplete assembly.

Without questioning, with illegitimate,

Again done with an incomplete assembly.

Without admission, with illegitimate,

And also done with an incomplete assembly.

One without offense, with illegitimate,

And also done with an incomplete assembly.

Not clearable by confession,

And illegitimately, with an incomplete assembly.

Against one who has confessed, with illegitimate,

And so also with incomplete assembly;

Not having accused, with illegitimate,

And so also with incomplete assembly;

Not having reminded, with illegitimate,

And so also with incomplete assembly;

Not having charged, with illegitimate,

And so also with incomplete assembly.

Just as the method of the dark section,

One should understand the bright section;

And the Sangha wishing,

Might do censure against one:

Quarrelsome, ignorant, socializing,

In the higher morality, in the higher conduct;

For those failed in the higher view,

The Sangha might do censure.

And the Buddha, the Teaching, the Sangha,

Whoever dispraises them;

And against three kinds of monks,

The Sangha might carry out censure:

The quarrelsome,

The ignorant, the one attached to socializing;

In the higher morality, in the higher conduct;

Just so about the higher view.

And the Buddha, the Teaching, the Sangha,

Whoever dispraises them;

Who has had a legal procedure of censure done against him,

Should conduct himself properly thus:

Full ordination, formal support,

A novice monk attending on;

Instruction, even if appointed,

He should not do. Against the one censure was done,

He should not commit that offense,

Or one similar, or one beyond;

And the procedure, and also the doers,

He should not criticize those.

The observance, the invitation,

He should not cancel for a regular monk;

Directing, instructing,

Permission, and with accusing.

Reminding, and associating,

He should not do such things;

Full ordination, formal support,

A novice monk attending on.

Instruction, even if appointed,

With five factors, it should not lift;

And should not commit that offense,

Or one similar, or one beyond.

And the procedure, and also the doers,

Criticizing, it should not lift;

The observance, the invitation,

And directing, instructing.

Permission, and accusing,

Reminding, associating;

Whoever is engaged in these eight factors,

The censure should not be lifted.

Just as with the method of the dark section,

One should understand the bright section;

Ignorant, with many offenses,

And socializing, Seyyaso.

The procedure of demotion was ordered,

By the Fully Awakened One, the Great Sage;

Two monks at Kīṭāgiri,

Assaji and Punabbasuka.

And many kinds of misconduct,

They did without restraint;

To be banished, the Fully Awakened One,

Procedure, at Sāvatthī, the Victor;

Sudhamma at Macchikāsaṇḍa,

Was staying with Citta.

He abused as low status,

Sudhamma, the lay follower Citta;

The procedure of reconciliation,

The Buddha ordered.

The monk Channa at Kosambī,

Did not wish to see his offense;

To eject for not recognizing,

The Supreme Victor ordered.

Channa that same offense,

Did not wish to make amends;

Ejection for not making amends,

The Leader ordered.

The bad view of Ariṭṭha,

Was attached to because of ignorance;

For not giving up a bad view,

Ejection was spoken of by the Victor.

The procedure of demotion, banishment,

Just so reconciliation;

Not recognizing, not making amends,

And not giving up a view.

Frivolous, misconduct, he hurts,

And just wrong livelihood;

For the procedure of banishment,

There are these extra lines.

Stopping gain, disparaging, two, five,

They are called two sets of five;

For the procedure of reconciliation,

There are these extra lines.

Censure, and demotion,

Are two procedures of the same kind;

Banishment, and reconciled,

There are extra lines.

Three procedures of ejection,

Are analyzed in the same way;

As with the method of censure,

One should understand the rest of the procedures.”

The chapter on penalty procedures is finished.