Adhikarana-Samatha

The Bhikkhus’ Code of Discipline 1. A verdict “in the presence of” should be given. This means that the formal act settling the issue must

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Sekhiya

The Bhikkhus’ Code of Discipline Part One: The 26 Dealing with Proper Behavior 1. [2] I will wear the lower robe [upper robe] wrapped around

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Patidesaniya

The Bhikkhus’ Code of Discipline Patidesaniya 1. Should any Bhikkhu chew or consume staple or non-staple food, having received it himself from the hand of

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Pacittiya

The Bhikkhus’ Code of Discipline Part One: The Lie Chapter 1. A deliberate lie is to be confessed. 2. An insult is to be confessed.

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Nissaggiya Pacittiya

The Bhikkhus’ Code of Discipline Part One: The Robe-cloth Chapter 1. When a Bhikkhu has finished his robe-making and the frame is destroyed (his kathina

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Patimokkha, The

The Bhikkhus’ Code of Discipline Parajika 1. Should any Bhikkhu — participating in the training and livelihood of the Bhikkhus, without having renounced the training,

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