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Questions and answers on the nuns’ Monastic Code and its analysis

Katthapaññattivāra

Explains the origins of each Vinaya rule. Similar to Pvr 1.1.

Translated by Bhikkhu Brahmali · Pāli: Mahāsaṅgīti Tipiṭaka · Public domain (CC0) via SuttaCentral

  • 0.1ParivāraThe Compendium
  • 0.2BhikkhunivibhaṅgaThe Nuns’ Analysis
  • 0.3DutiyabhāgaPart two

0.42.9 KatthapaññattivāraQuestions and answers on the nuns’ Monastic Code and its analysis

1.01. Pārājikakaṇḍa1. The chapter on offenses entailing expulsion

1.1Yaṁ tena bhagavatā jānatā passatā arahatā sammāsambuddhena kāyasaṁsaggaṁ sādiyanapaccayā pārājikaṁ kattha paññattaṁ?“The offense entailing expulsion that is a result of consenting to physical contact was laid down by the Buddha who knows and sees, the Perfected One, the fully Awakened One. Where was it laid down?1.2Kaṁ ārabbha?Whom is it about?1.3Kismiṁ vatthusmiṁ …pe…What is it about? …1.4kenābhatanti?Who handed it down?”

2.1Yaṁ tena bhagavatā jānatā passatā arahatā sammāsambuddhena kāyasaṁsaggaṁ sādiyanapaccayā pārājikaṁ kattha paññattanti?“The offense entailing expulsion that is a result of consenting to physical contact was laid down by the Buddha who knows and sees, the Perfected One, the fully Awakened One. Where was it laid down?”2.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññattaṁ.At Sāvatthī.2.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”2.4Sundarīnandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Sundarīnandā.2.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”2.6Sundarīnandā bhikkhunī avassutā avassutassa purisapuggalassa kāyasaṁsaggaṁ sādiyi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The lustful nun Sundarīnandā consenting to a lustful man making physical contact with her.2.7Atthi tattha paññatti, anupaññatti, anuppannapaññattīti?“Is there a rule, an addition to the rule, an unprompted rule?”2.8Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.2.9Anupaññatti anuppannapaññatti tasmiṁ natthi.There is no addition to the rule. There is no unprompted rule.2.10Sabbatthapaññatti, padesapaññattīti?“Is it a rule that applies everywhere or in a particular place?”2.11Sabbatthapaññatti.Everywhere.2.12Sādhāraṇapaññatti, asādhāraṇapaññattīti?“Is it a rule that the monks and nuns have in common or not in common?”2.13Asādhāraṇapaññatti.Not in common.2.14Ekatopaññatti, ubhatopaññattīti?“Is it a rule for one Sangha or for both?”2.15Ekatopaññatti.For one.2.16Catunnaṁ pātimokkhuddesānaṁ katthogadhaṁ kattha pariyāpannanti?“In which of the four ways of reciting the Monastic Code is it contained and included?”2.17Nidānogadhaṁ nidānapariyāpannaṁ?In the introduction.2.18Katamena uddesena uddesaṁ āgacchatīti?“In which recitation is it included?”2.19Dutiyena uddesena uddesaṁ āgacchati.In the second recitation.2.20Catunnaṁ vipattīnaṁ katamā vipattīti?“To which of the four kinds of failure does it belong?”2.21Sīlavipatti.Failure in morality.2.22Sattannaṁ āpattikkhandhānaṁ katamo āpattikkhandhoti?“To which of the seven classes of offenses does it belong?”2.23Pārājikāpattikkhandho.The class of offenses entailing expulsion.2.24Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ katihi samuṭṭhānehi samuṭṭhātīti?“Through how many of the six kinds of originations of offenses does it originate?”2.25Ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—It originates in one way:2.26kāyato ca cittato ca samuṭṭhāti, na vācato …pe…from body and mind, not from speech. …2.27kenābhatanti?“Who handed it down?”2.28Paramparābhataṁ—The lineage:

3.1Upāli dāsako ceva,“Upāli and Dāsaka,3.2soṇako siggavo tathā;Soṇaka and so Siggava;3.3Moggaliputtena pañcamā,With Moggaliputta as the fifth—3.4ete jambusirivhaye.These were in India, <j>the land named after the glorious rose apple.

4.1…pe……

5.1Ete nāgā mahāpaññā,These mighty beings of great wisdom,5.2Vinayaññū maggakovidā;Knowers of the Monastic Law and skilled in the path;5.3Vinayaṁ dīpe pakāsesuṁ,Proclaimed the Collection of Monastic Law,5.4Piṭakaṁ tambapaṇṇiyāti.On the island of Sri Lanka.”

6.1PTS 5.82Vajjappaṭicchādanapaccayā pārājikaṁ kattha paññattanti?“There is an offense entailing expulsion that is a result of concealing an offense. Where was it laid down?”6.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññattaṁ.At Sāvatthī.6.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”6.4Thullanandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Thullanandā.6.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”6.6Thullanandā bhikkhunī jānaṁ pārājikaṁ dhammaṁ ajjhāpannaṁ bhikkhuniṁ nevattanā paṭicodesi na gaṇassa ārocesi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Thullanandā, knowing that a nun had committed an offense entailing expulsion, neither confronting her herself nor telling the community.6.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.6.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:6.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …1

7.1Yāvatatiyaṁ samanubhāsanāya na paṭinissajjanapaccayā pārājikaṁ kattha paññattanti?“There is an offense entailing expulsion that is a result of not stopping when pressed for the third time. Where was it laid down?”7.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññattaṁ.At Sāvatthī.7.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”7.4Thullanandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Thullanandā.7.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”7.6Thullanandā bhikkhunī samaggena saṅghena ukkhittaṁ ariṭṭhaṁ bhikkhuṁ gaddhabādhipubbaṁ anuvatti, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Thullanandā taking sides with the monk Ariṭṭha, the ex-vulture-hunter, who had been ejected by a unanimous Sangha.7.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.7.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:7.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

8.1Aṭṭhamaṁ vatthuṁ paripūraṇapaccayā pārājikaṁ kattha paññattanti?“There is an offense entailing expulsion that is a result of fulfilling the eight parts. Where was it laid down?”8.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññattaṁ.At Sāvatthī.8.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”8.4Chabbaggiyā bhikkhuniyo ārabbha.The nuns from the group of six.8.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”8.6Chabbaggiyā bhikkhuniyo aṭṭhamaṁ vatthuṁ paripūresuṁ, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nuns from the group of six fulfilling the eight parts.8.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.8.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:8.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

8.10Pārājikā niṭṭhitā.The offenses entailing expulsion are finished.

9.02. Saṅghādisesakaṇḍādi2. The chapter on offenses entailing suspension, etc.

9.1Yaṁ tena bhagavatā jānatā passatā arahatā sammāsambuddhena ussayavādikāya bhikkhuniyā aḍḍaṁ karaṇapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññatto?“The offense entailing suspension that is a result of a litigious nun initiating a lawsuit was laid down by the Buddha who knows and sees, the Perfected One, the fully Awakened One. Where was it laid down?9.2Kaṁ ārabbha?Whom is it about?9.3Kismiṁ vatthusmiṁ …pe…What is it about? …9.4kenābhatanti?Who handed it down?”

10.1Yaṁ tena bhagavatā jānatā passatā arahatā sammāsambuddhena ussayavādikāya bhikkhuniyā aḍḍaṁ karaṇapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“The offense entailing suspension that is a result of a litigious nun initiating a lawsuit was laid down by the Buddha who knows and sees, the Perfected One, the fully Awakened One. Where was it laid down?”10.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.10.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”10.4Thullanandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Thullanandā.10.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”10.6Thullanandā bhikkhunī ussayavādikā vihari, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Thullanandā taking legal action.10.7Atthi tattha paññatti, anupaññatti, anuppannapaññattīti?“Is there a rule, an addition to the rule, an unprompted rule?”10.8Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.10.9Anupaññatti anuppannapaññatti tasmiṁ natthi.There is no addition to the rule. There is no unprompted rule.10.10Sabbatthapaññatti, padesapaññattīti?“Is it a rule that applies everywhere or in a particular place?”10.11Sabbatthapaññatti.Everywhere.10.12Sādhāraṇapaññatti, asādhāraṇapaññattīti?“Is it a rule that the monks and nuns have in common or not in common?”10.13Asādhāraṇapaññatti.Not in common.10.14Ekatopaññatti, ubhatopaññattīti?“Is it a rule for one Sangha or for both?”10.15Ekatopaññatti.For one.10.16Catunnaṁ pātimokkhuddesānaṁ katthogadhaṁ kattha pariyāpannanti?“In which of the four ways of reciting the Monastic Code is it contained and included?”10.17Nidānogadhaṁ nidānapariyāpannaṁ.In the introduction.10.18Katamena uddesena uddesaṁ āgacchatīti?“In which recitation is it included?”10.19Tatiyena uddesena uddesaṁ āgacchati.In the third recitation.10.20Catunnaṁ vipattīnaṁ katamā vipattīti?“To which of the four kinds of failure does it belong?”10.21Sīlavipatti.Failure in morality.10.22Sattannaṁ āpattikkhandhānaṁ katamo āpattikkhandhoti?“To which of the seven classes of offenses does it belong?”10.23Saṅghādisesāpattikkhandho.The class of offenses entailing suspension.10.24Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ katihi samuṭṭhānehi samuṭṭhātīti?“Through how many of the six kinds of originations of offenses does it originate?”10.25Dvīhi samuṭṭhānehi samuṭṭhāti—It originates in two ways:10.26siyā kāyato ca vācato ca samuṭṭhāti, na cittato;from body and speech, not from mind; or10.27siyā kāyato ca vācato ca cittato ca samuṭṭhāti …pe…from body, speech, and mind. …10.28kenābhatanti?“Who handed it down?”10.29Paramparābhataṁ—The lineage:

11.1Upāli dāsako ceva,“Upāli and Dāsaka,11.2soṇako siggavo tathā;Soṇaka and so Siggava;11.3Moggaliputtena pañcamā,With Moggaliputta as the fifth—11.4ete jambusirivhaye.These were in India, <j>the land named after the glorious rose apple.

12.1…pe……

13.1Ete nāgā mahāpaññā,These mighty beings of great wisdom,13.2Vinayaññū maggakovidā;Knowers of the Monastic Law and skilled in the path;13.3Vinayaṁ dīpe pakāsesuṁ,Proclaimed the Collection of Monastic Law,13.4Piṭakaṁ tambapaṇṇiyāti.On the island of Sri Lanka.”

14.1Coriṁ vuṭṭhāpanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of giving the full admission to a female criminal. Where was it laid down?”14.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.14.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”14.4Thullanandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Thullanandā.14.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”14.6Thullanandā bhikkhunī coriṁ vuṭṭhāpesi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Thullanandā giving the full admission to a female criminal.14.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.14.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ dvīhi samuṭṭhānehi samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in two ways:14.9siyā vācato ca cittato ca samuṭṭhāti, na kāyato;from speech and mind, not from body; or14.10siyā kāyato ca vācato ca cittato ca samuṭṭhāti …pe….from body, speech, and mind. …

15.1Ekā gāmantaraṁ gamanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of walking to the next inhabited area by oneself. Where was it laid down?”15.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.15.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”15.4Aññataraṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.A certain nun.15.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”15.6Aññatarā bhikkhunī ekā gāmantaraṁ gacchi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.A certain nun walking to the next village by herself.15.7Ekā paññatti, tisso anupaññattiyo.There is one rule. There are three additions to the rule.15.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:15.9paṭhamapārājike …pe….… (as in the first offense entailing expulsion) …

16.1Samaggena saṅghena ukkhittaṁ bhikkhuniṁ dhammena vinayena satthusāsanena anapaloketvā kārakasaṅghaṁ anaññāya gaṇassa chandaṁ osāraṇapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of readmitting a nun who had been ejected by a unanimous Sangha in accordance with the Teaching, the Monastic Law, and the Teacher’s instruction, without first getting permission from the Sangha that did the legal procedure and without the consent of the community. Where was it laid down?”16.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.16.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”16.4Thullanandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Thullanandā.16.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”16.6Thullanandā bhikkhunī samaggena saṅghena ukkhittaṁ bhikkhuniṁ dhammena vinayena satthusāsanena anapaloketvā kārakasaṅghaṁ anaññāya gaṇassa chandaṁ osāresi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Thullanandā readmitting a nun who had been ejected by a unanimous Sangha in accordance with the Teaching, the Monastic Law, and the Teacher’s instruction, without first getting permission from the Sangha that did the legal procedure and without the consent of the community.16.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.16.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:16.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

17.1Avassutāya bhikkhuniyā avassutassa purisapuggalassa hatthato khādanīyaṁ vā bhojanīyaṁ vā sahatthā paṭiggahetvā bhuñjanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of a lustful nun eating fresh or cooked food after receiving it directly from a lustful man. Where was it laid down?”17.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.17.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”17.4Sundarīnandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Sundarīnandā.17.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”17.6Sundarīnandā bhikkhunī avassutā avassutassa purisapuggalassa hatthato āmisaṁ paṭiggahesi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Sundarīnandā, being lustful, receiving food directly from a lustful man.17.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.17.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:17.9paṭhamapārājike …pe….… (as in the first offense entailing expulsion) …

18.1“Kiṁ te, ayye, eso purisapuggalo karissati avassuto vā anavassuto vā, yato tvaṁ anavassutā. Iṅgha, ayye, yaṁ te eso purisapuggalo deti khādanīyaṁ vā bhojanīyaṁ vā taṁ tvaṁ sahatthā paṭiggahetvā khāda vā bhuñja vā”ti uyyojanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of urging a nun on, saying, ‘Venerable, what can this man do to you, whether he has lust or not, if you’re without? Go on, venerable, receive it with your own hands and then eat whatever fresh or cooked food he gives you.’ Where was it laid down?”18.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.18.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”18.4Aññataraṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.A certain nun.18.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”18.6Aññatarā bhikkhunī—“kiṁ te, ayye, eso purisapuggalo karissati avassuto vā anavassuto vā, yato tvaṁ anavassutā. Iṅgha, ayye, yaṁ te eso purisapuggalo deti khādanīyaṁ vā bhojanīyaṁ vā taṁ tvaṁ sahatthā paṭiggahetvā khāda vā bhuñja vā”ti uyyojesi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.A certain nun urging a nun on, saying, “Venerable, what can this man do to you, whether he has lust or not, if you’re without? Go on, venerable, receive it with your own hands and then eat whatever fresh or cooked food he gives you.”18.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.18.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ tīhi samuṭṭhānehi samuṭṭhāti …pe….Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in three ways: …

19.1Kupitāya anattamanāya bhikkhuniyā yāvatatiyaṁ samanubhāsanāya na paṭinissajjanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of an angry nun not stopping when pressed for the third time. Where was it laid down?”19.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.19.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”19.4Caṇḍakāḷiṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Caṇḍakālī.19.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”19.6Caṇḍakāḷī bhikkhunī kupitā anattamanā evaṁ avaca—“buddhaṁ paccācikkhāmi, dhammaṁ paccācikkhāmi, saṅghaṁ paccācikkhāmi, sikkhaṁ paccācikkhāmī”ti, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Caṇḍakālī saying in anger, “I renounce the Buddha, I renounce the Teaching, I renounce the Sangha, I renounce the training!”19.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.19.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:19.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

20.1Kismiñcideva adhikaraṇe paccākatāya bhikkhuniyā yāvatatiyaṁ samanubhāsanāya na paṭinissajjanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of a nun who has had a legal issue decided against her not stopping when pressed for the third time. Where was it laid down?”20.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.20.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”20.4Caṇḍakāḷiṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Caṇḍakālī.20.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”20.6Caṇḍakāḷī bhikkhunī kismiñcideva adhikaraṇe paccākatā kupitā anattamanā evaṁ avaca—“chandagāminiyo ca bhikkhuniyo, dosagāminiyo ca bhikkhuniyo, mohagāminiyo ca bhikkhuniyo, bhayagāminiyo ca bhikkhuniyo”ti, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Caṇḍakālī, who had had a legal issue decided against her, saying in anger, “The nuns are acting out of favoritism, ill will, confusion, and fear.”20.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.20.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:20.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

21.1Saṁsaṭṭhānaṁ bhikkhunīnaṁ yāvatatiyaṁ samanubhāsanāya na paṭinissajjanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of socializing nuns not stopping when pressed for the third time. Where was it laid down?”21.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.21.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”21.4Sambahulā bhikkhuniyo ārabbha.A number of nuns.21.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”21.6Sambahulā bhikkhuniyo saṁsaṭṭhā vihariṁsu, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.A number of nuns socializing.21.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.21.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:21.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

22.1PTS 5.83“Saṁsaṭṭhāva, ayye, tumhe viharatha. Mā tumhe nānā viharitthā”ti uyyojentiyā yāvatatiyaṁ samanubhāsanāya na paṭinissajjanapaccayā saṅghādiseso kattha paññattoti?“There is an offense entailing suspension that is a result of urging nuns on in this way: ‘Venerables, you should socialize. Don’t live separately,’ and then not stopping when pressed for the third time. Where was it laid down?”22.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññatto.At Sāvatthī.22.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”22.4Thullanandaṁ bhikkhuniṁ ārabbha.The nun Thullanandā.22.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”22.6Thullanandā bhikkhunī—“saṁsaṭṭhāva, ayye, tumhe viharatha. Mā tumhe nānā viharitthā”ti uyyojesi, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nun Thullanandā urging the nuns on, saying, “Venerables, you should socialize. Don’t live separately.”22.7Ekā paññatti.There is one rule.22.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ ekena samuṭṭhānena samuṭṭhāti—Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in one way:22.9dhuranikkhepe …pe….through abandoning one’s duty. …

23.1Dadhiṁ viññāpetvā bhuñjanapaccayā pāṭidesanīyaṁ kattha paññattanti?“There is an offense entailing acknowledgment that is a result of asking for curd and then eating it. Where was it laid down?”23.2Sāvatthiyaṁ paññattaṁ.At Sāvatthī.23.3Kaṁ ārabbhāti?“Whom is it about?”23.4Chabbaggiyā bhikkhuniyo ārabbha.The nuns from the group of six.23.5Kismiṁ vatthusminti?“What is it about?”23.6Chabbaggiyā bhikkhuniyo dadhiṁ viññāpetvā bhuñjiṁsu, tasmiṁ vatthusmiṁ.The nuns from the group of six asking for curd and then eating it.23.7Ekā paññatti, ekā anupaññatti.There is one rule. There is one addition to the rule.23.8Channaṁ āpattisamuṭṭhānānaṁ catūhi samuṭṭhānehi samuṭṭhāti …pe….Of the six kinds of originations of offenses, it originates in four ways: …

23.9Katthapaññattivāro niṭṭhito paṭhamo.Questions and answers on the nuns’ Monastic Code and its analysis, the first, are finished.

Translator’s notes

  1. There is an inconsistency here. According to the parallel passage at Pvr 2.1:19.9 this should read kāyato ca vācato ca cittato ca samuṭṭhāti, “from body, speech, and mind”.

    ↩ pli-tv-pvr2.9:6.9