The chapter on legal procedures in relation to suspension (PLI-TV-KD13)

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The chapter on legal procedures in relation to suspension

1. Emission of semen

At one time the Buddha was staying at Sāvatthī in the Jeta Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s Monastery.¹

At that time Venerable Udāyī had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He told the monks about this,

adding, “What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

And it should be given like this.

Trial periods for those with unconcealed offenses

“The monk Udāyī 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, I’ve committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days for that offense.

I’ve committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

For the second time, I ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days for that offense.

I’ve committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

For the third time, I ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days for that offense.’

A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

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

The monk Udāyī has committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī has committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī has committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī has committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

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

Rehabilitation for those with unconcealed offenses

When he had completed the trial period, he told the monks,

“I had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed it.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

And it should be done like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen. I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the trial period and ask the Sangha for rehabilitation.

I had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the trial period, and for the second time, I ask the Sangha for rehabilitation.

I had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the trial period and, for the third time, I ask the Sangha for rehabilitation.’

A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha:

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

The monk Udāyī had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

If the Sangha is ready, it should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

The Sangha rehabilitates the monk Udāyī.

Any monk who approves of rehabilitating the monk Udāyī should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the second time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

The Sangha rehabilitates the monk Udāyī.

Any monk who approves of rehabilitating the monk Udāyī should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

For the third time, I speak on this matter.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

The Sangha rehabilitates the monk Udāyī.

Any monk who approves of rehabilitating the monk Udāyī should remain silent.

Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.

The Sangha has rehabilitated the monk Udāyī.

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

Probation for those with offenses concealed for one day

On one occasion Venerable Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He told the monks about this,

adding, “What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

And it should be given like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I’ve committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

I ask the Sangha for probation for one day for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī has committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He is asking the Sangha for probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī has committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He is asking the Sangha for probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day, 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

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

Trial periods for those with offenses concealed for one day

When he had completed the probation, he told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for one day for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed it.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

And it should be given like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for one day for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the probation and ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He asked the Sangha for probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He has now completed the probation and is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He asked the Sangha for probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He has now completed the probation and is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

Any monk who approves of giving give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day, 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

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

Rehabilitation for those with offenses concealed for one day

When he had completed the trial period, he told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for one day for that offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days,

which it did.

I’ve now completed it.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

And it should be done like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for one day for that offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the trial period and ask the Sangha for rehabilitation.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He asked the Sangha for probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

When he had completed the probation, he asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

If the Sangha is ready, it should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He asked the Sangha for probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one day for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

When he had completed the probation, he asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for one day.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

The Sangha rehabilitates the monk Udāyī.

Any monk who approves of rehabilitating the monk Udāyī 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. …

The Sangha has rehabilitated the monk Udāyī.

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

Probation for those with offenses concealed for five days

On one occasion Venerable Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for two days. …

concealed for three days. …

concealed for four days. …

concealed for five days.

He told the monks about this,

adding, “What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

And it should be given like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I’ve committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I ask the Sangha for probation for five days for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī has committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He is asking the Sangha for probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī has committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He is asking the Sangha for probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days, 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those on probation

While on probation, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for five days for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

And it should be done like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for five days for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I ask the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha for probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

While on probation, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is now asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

If the Sangha is ready, it should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha for probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

While on probation, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is now asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

The Sangha sends the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

Any monk who approves of sending the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation, 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. …

The Sangha has sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those deserving the trial period

When he had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for five days for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

And it should be done like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

When I had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I ask the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

When he had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is now asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

If the Sangha is ready, it should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

When he had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He is now asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

The Sangha sends the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

Any monk who approves of sending send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period, 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. …

The Sangha has sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

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

Trial period for the three offenses

When he had completed the probation, he told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days …

I’ve now completed the probation.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

And it should be given like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for five days for that offense,

which it did. …

I’ve now completed the probation and ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

He has now completed the probation and is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

He has now completed the probation and is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those undertaking the trial period

While undertaking the trial period, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

While undertaking the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period. It should then give him the trial period of six days.

And he should be sent back to the beginning like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

While undertaking the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I ask the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī …

is asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

If the Sangha is ready, it should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

This is the motion. …

The Sangha has sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

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

And he should be given the trial period of six days like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

While undertaking the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I now ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī …

is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

This is the motion. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those deserving rehabilitation

When he had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

When I had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving rehabilitation. It should then give him the trial period of six days.

And he should be sent back to the beginning like this. …

And he should be given the trial period of six days like this. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving rehabilitation.

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

Rehabilitation of those sent back to the beginning

When he had completed the trial period, he told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

I’ve now completed the trial period.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

And it should be done like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for five days for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for the three offenses,

which it did.

While undertaking the trial period, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I then asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for that offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, I committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I then asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for that offense,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the trial period and ask the Sangha for rehabilitation.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha for probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for five days for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

While on probation, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while on probation.

When he had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving the trial period.

When he had completed the probation, he asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

While undertaking the trial period, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

He then asked the Sangha for the trial period for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while undertaking the trial period.

When he had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, he committed one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving rehabilitation.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving rehabilitation.

He then asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving rehabilitation.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one unconcealed offense of intentional emission of semen, committed while deserving rehabilitation.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

If the Sangha is ready, it should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

This is the motion.

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

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days. …

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

The Sangha rehabilitates him.

Any monk who approves of rehabilitating the monk Udāyī 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. …

The Sangha has rehabilitated the monk Udāyī.

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

Probation for those with offenses concealed for a half-month

On one occasion Venerable Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He told the monks about this,

adding, “What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

And it should be given like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I’ve committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

I ask the Sangha for probation for a half-month for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī has committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He is asking the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī has committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He is asking the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month, 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those on probation for a half-month

While on probation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for a half-month for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—and it should then give him probation simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

And he should be sent back to the beginning like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for a half-month for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I ask the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He asked the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

While on probation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He is now asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

If the Sangha is ready, it should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He asked the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

While on probation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He is now asking the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

The Sangha sends the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

Any monk who approves of sending the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—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. …

The Sangha has sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

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

Simultaneous probations

“And he should be given probation simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense like this.

The monk Udāyī 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:

‘Venerable, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for a half-month for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I now ask the Sangha for probation for that offense, simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He asked the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

While on probation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

He is now asking the Sangha for probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

This is the motion.

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

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He asked the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

While on probation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

He is now asking the Sangha for probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those deserving the trial period, etc.

When he had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

When I had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving the trial period—and it should then give him probation simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

And he should be sent back to the beginning like this. …

And he should be given probation simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense like this. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving the trial period—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

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

Trial period for the three offenses

When he had completed the probation, he told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month …

I’ve now completed the probation.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

And it should be given like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

I’ve now completed the probation and ask the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

He has now completed the probation and is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

If the Sangha is ready, it should give the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

This is the motion.

Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen.

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

He has now completed the probation and is asking the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

The Sangha gives the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

Any monk who approves of giving the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses 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. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those undertaking the trial period, etc.

While undertaking the trial period, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

While undertaking the trial period, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period—and it should then give him probation for that offense simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense, and it should then give him the trial period of six days.

And he should be sent back to the beginning like this. …

And he should be given probation simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense like this. …

And he should be given the trial period of six days like this. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period.

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

Sending back to the beginning of those deserving rehabilitation, etc.

When he had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

When I had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

What should I do now?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should send the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation—and it should then give him probation for that offense simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense, and it should then give him the trial period of six days.

And he should be sent back to the beginning like this. …

And he should be given probation simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense like this. …

And he should be given the trial period of six days like this. …

The Sangha has given the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation.

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

Rehabilitation of those with offenses concealed for a half-month

When he had completed the trial period, he told the monks,

“I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

I’ve now completed the trial period.

What should I do next?”

They told the Buddha.

“Well then, the Sangha should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

And it should be done like this.

The monk Udāyī 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, I had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

I asked the Sangha to give me probation for a half-month for that offense,

which it did.

While on probation, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I then asked the Sangha to give me probation for that offense, simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I then asked the Sangha to give me probation for that offense, simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days for the three offenses,

which it did.

While undertaking the trial period, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I then asked the Sangha to give me probation for that offense, simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days,

which it did.

When I had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, I committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

I asked the Sangha to send me back to the beginning for that offense,

which it did.

I then asked the Sangha to give me probation for that offense, simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense,

which it did.

When I had completed the probation, I asked the Sangha to give me the trial period of six days,

which it did.

I’ve now completed the trial period and ask the Sangha for rehabilitation.’

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 monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

He asked the Sangha for probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for a half-month for one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month.

While on probation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation.

He then asked the Sangha for probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while on probation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

When he had completed the probation, while deserving the trial period, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving the trial period.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving the trial period.

He then asked the Sangha for probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving the trial period—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving the trial period—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

When he had completed the probation, he asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for the three offenses.

While undertaking the trial period, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period.

He then asked the Sangha for probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

When he had completed the probation, he asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while undertaking the trial period.

When he had completed the trial period, while deserving rehabilitation, he committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for five days.

He asked the Sangha to send him back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation.

The Sangha sent the monk Udāyī back to the beginning for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation.

He then asked the Sangha for probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī probation for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation—simultaneous with the probation for the previous offense.

When he had completed the probation, he asked the Sangha for the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation.

The Sangha gave the monk Udāyī the trial period of six days for one offense of intentional emission of semen—concealed for five days and committed while deserving rehabilitation.

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

If the Sangha is ready, it should rehabilitate the monk Udāyī.

This is the motion.

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

The monk Udāyī had committed one offense of intentional emission of semen, concealed for a half-month. …

He has now completed the trial period and is asking the Sangha for rehabilitation.

The Sangha rehabilitates the monk Udāyī.

Any monk who approves of rehabilitating the monk Udāyī 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. …

The Sangha has rehabilitated the monk Udāyī.

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

The section on emission of semen is finished.