Pacittiya DHAMMA

Pâcittiya DHAMMÂ
THE Pâcittiya RULES.

Now here, venerable Sirs, the ninety-two Pâcittiya Rules (Rules regarding
matters requiring expiation) come into recitation.
1. There is Pâcittiya in a deliberate lie.
2. There is Pâcittiya in abusive language.
3. There is Pâcittiya in slander of a Bhikkhu.
4. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall cause one not received into the higher grade (of
the Order2) to recite the Dhamma clause by clause3--that is a Pâcittiya.
5. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall, for more than two or three nights, lie down (to
sleep) in the same place with one not received into the higher grade (of the
Order)--that is a Pâcittiya.
6. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall lie down (to sleep) in the same place with a
woman--that is a Pâcittiya.
7. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall preach the Dhamma, in more than five or six
words, to a woman, p. 33 without a man arrived at years of discretion1 (being
present)--that is a Pâcittiya.
8. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall tell one not received into the higher grade (of
the Order) that the (speaker or any other Bhikkhu) has extraordinary spiritual
gifts, even when such, is the case--that is a Pâcittiya.
9. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall tell one not received into the higher grade (of
the Order) of a Bhikkhu having faIIen into any grave offence--that is a
Pâcittiya.
10. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shaII dig the ground or have it dug3--that is a
Pâcittiya.



Here ends the first section, the 'Falsehood-section.'





11. There is Pâcittiya in destroying any vegetabIe.
12. Thete is Pâcittiya in prevarication, or in worrying (the assembled
Bhikkhus; for instance, by refusing to answer).
13. There is Pâcittiya in stirring-up ill-wiII against, in speaking
disrespectfuIIy of (any Bhikkhu deputed to any official duty).

14. Whatsoever Bhikkhu who has put out, or got another to put out to air, a
bedstead, or a chair, or a mat, or a stool1, the common property of the Samgha;
and when going away shall not put it back, or have it put back, but shall depart
without saying anything to anybody--that is a Pâcittiya.
15. Whatsoever Bhikkhu has put out, or got another to put out, a bedstead in
a dwelling-place common to a Samgha; and when going away shall not put it back,
or have it put back, but shall depart without saying anything to anybody--that
is a Pâcittiya.
16. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, in a dwelling-place common to a Samgha, shall lie
down where he knows that he is encroaching on (the space occupied by) a Bhikkhu
who arrived before him, thinking, 'If he become inconvenienced he may go
away'--if he does it for that object, and for no other--that is a Pâcittiya.
17. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, being angry or displeased with another Bhikkhu, shall
drive him out, or get him driven out of a dwelling-place common to a
Samgha--that is a Pâcittiya.
18. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall hurriedly sit down, or lie down, in the upper
story of a dwelling-place common to a Samgha, on a bedstead or chair with
removable legs--that is a Pâcittiya.

19. In case a Bhikkhu is having a large dwelling-place put up, he may have
the work rectified, in a place where straw is scarce, round the doors, and where
the bolts are put in, and the openings for light are set, and till the roof has
been twice or thrice covered in1. Should he go beyond that, even in such a
place--that is a Pâcittiya.
20. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall sprinkle water with living creatures in it, or
shall cause such to be sprinkled on grass or on clay--that is a Pâcittiya.



Here ends the second section, the' Bhûtagâma-section.'





21. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, not thereto deputed, shall exhort the Bhikkhunî's
that is a Pâcittiya.

22. If a Bhikkhu, even when thereto deputed, exhort the Bhikkhunî's after the
sun has set--that is a Pâcittiya.
23. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall go to the dwelling-place of Bhikkhunî's, and
there exhort the Bhikkhunî's1, except on the (right) occasion--that is a
Pâcittiya.
Herein this is the right occasion: (to wit), when a Bhikkhunî is ill. This is
the right occasion in this passage.
24. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall speak thus: 'The Bhîkkhus exhort the Bhikkhunî's
for the sake of gain!'--that is a Pâcittiya.
25. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall give a robe to a Bhikkhunî who is not related to
him, except in exchange--that is a Pâcittiya.
26. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall make up a robe, or have it made up, for a
Bhikkhunî who is not related to him--that is a Pâcittiya.
27. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, by appointment, shall travel along a high road in
company with a Bhikkhunî, even to go as far as the village, except on the right
occasion--that is a Pâcittiya.

Herein this is the right occasion: (to wit), when the road is so insecure and
dangerous that travellers on it have to carry arms. This is the right occasion
in this passage.
28. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, by appointment, shall go on board the same boat,
whether going up stream or down stream, in company with a Bhikkhunî, except for
the purpose of crossing over to the other side--that is a Pâcittiya.
29. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, knowing it to be so, shall eat food procured by the
intervention of a Bhikkhunî, unless the laity (who give the food) had already
undertaken (to give it to him)1--that is a Pâcittiya.
30. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall take a seat, one man with one woman, in company
with a Bhikkhunî, in a secret place2-that is a Pâcittiya.



Here ends the third section, the 'Bhikkhunovâda-section.'





31. A Bhikkhu who is not sick may take one meal at a public rest-house3.
Should he take more than that--that is a Pâcittiya.

32. There is Pâcittiya in going in a body to receive a meal1, except on the
right occasion. Herein the right occasion is this: (to wit), when there is
sickness, when robes are being given, when robes are being made, when on a
journey (on foot), when on board a boat, when (the influx of Bhikkhus) is
great, when a general invitation is given to Samanas. This is right occasion
in this passage.
33. There is Pâcittiya in taking food in turn4, except on the right occasion.
Herein the right occasion is this: (to wit), when there is sickness, when
robes are being given, when robes are being made. This is right occasion
in this passage.
34. In case people should offer a Bhikkhu, who has gone to some house, to
take as much as he chose of their sweetmeats and cakes, that Bhikkhu, should he
so wish, may accept two or three bowls full1. If he should accept more than
that--that is a Pâcittiya.
When he has accepted two or three bowls full1, he must take them away, and
divide them up among the Bhikkhus. That is the proper course in this case.
35. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when he has once finished his meal, though still
invited (to continue eating), shall eat or partake of3 food that has not been
left over, whether hard or soft--that is a Pâcittiya.

36. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall offer a Bhikkhu who has finished his meal,
though still invited to continue eating, his choice of food, whether hard or
soft, that has not been left over, saying, 'Come, now, Bhikkhu; take and eat!'
deliberately desiring to stir up longing (in that Bhikkhu); then if that Bhikkhu
eats1--that is a Pâcittiya.
37. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall take or eat any food, whether hard or soft, at
the wrong time--that is a Pâcittiya.
38. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall eat food, whether hard or soft, that has been
put by--that is a Pâcittiya.
39. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when he is not sick, shall request, for his own use,
and shall partake of delicacies--to wit, ghee, butter, oil, honey, molasses,
fish, flesh, milk, curds3--that is a Pâcittiya.
40. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall place, as food, within the door of his mouth,
anything not given to him, save only water and a tooth-cleaner4--that is a
Pâcittiya.



Here ends the fourth section, the 'Bhogana-section.'





41. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall, with his own hand, give food, whether
hard or soft, to an Akelaka or to a Paribbâgaka or to a Paribbâgikâ1--that is a
Pâcittiya.
42. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall address a Bhikkhu thus: 'Come, brother; let us
go, for a meal, to the village, or the town!' and then, whether after he has got
an alms for him, or without having got an alms for him, shall send him away,
saying, 'Go away, brother! Talking with you, or sitting with you, is not
pleasant to me. Talking, or sitting each one by himself, is more pleasant to
me!'--if he does this for this cause, and for no other--that is a Pâcittiya.
43. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall force his way into a house where a meal is going
on3, and take a seat there--that is a Pâcittiya.

44. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall take a seat, in secret, with a woman, in a
concealed place1--that is a Pâcittiya.
45. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall take a seat, in secret, with a woman, one man
with one woman--that is a Pâcittiya.
46. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, who has been invited (to a house), and has been (thus
already) provided with a meal, shall, without having previously spoken about it
to a Bhikkhu, if there is one there, go on his (begging) rounds among the
families, either before meal-time or after meal-time, except on the right
occasion--that is a Pâcittiya.

Herein the right occasion is this: (to wit), a time of giving of robes, a
time of making of robes. That is right occasion in this passage.
47. A Bhikkhu who is not sick may accept a (standing) invitation with regard
to the requisites1 for four months. If he accept it for a period longer than
that--unless there be a second invitation, or a perpetual invitation--that is a
Pâcittiya.
48. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall go to see an army drawn up in battle-array,
except for a cause thereto sufficient--that is a Pâcittiya.
49. And if there be any reason for that Bhikkhu's going to the army, that
Bhikkhu may remain there for two or three nights. If he remain longer than
that--that is a Pâcittiya.
50. And if while remaining there for two or three nights he should go to the
battle-array, or to the numbering of the forces, or to the drawing up of the
forces, or to a review-that is a Pâcittiya.



End of the fifth section, the 'Akelaka-section.'






51. There is Pâcittiya in the drinking of fermented liquors, or strong
drinks1.
52. There is Pâcittiya in poking (another person) with the finger.
53. There is Pâcittiya in sporting in the water.
54. There is Pâcittiya in disrespect.
55. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall frighten a Bhikkhu--that is a Pâcittiya.
56. Whatsoever Bhikkhu; who is not sick, shall, desiring to warm himself,
kindle a fire, or have a fire kindled, without cause sufficient thereto--that is
a Pâcittiya.
57. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall bathe at intervals of less than half a month,
except on the proper occasion--that is a Pâcittiya.
Herein this is proper occasion: (to wit), the two and a half months during
which there is hot weather, and during which there is fever; namely, the last
month and a half of the heats, and the first month of the rains1: when
sick; when there is work; when on a journey; when there has been wind and rain.
This is right occasion in this connection.
58. A Bhikkhu who receives a new robe must choose one or other mode of
disfigurement out of the three modes of disfigurement; either (making part of
it) dark blue, or (marking part of it with) mud, or (making part of it) black.
If a Bhikkhu should make use of a new robe without choosing one or other mode of
disfigurement out of the three modes pf disfigurement--that is a Pâcittiya.
59. Whatsoever Bhikkhu who has made over3 his robe to a Bhikkhu, or to a
Bhikkhunî, or to a probationer, or to a Sâmanera, or to a Sâmanerî, shall
continue to make use of it as a thing not (formally) given--that is a Pâcittiya.

60. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall hide, or cause another to hide, a Bhikkhu's
bowl, or his robe, or the mat on which he sits, or his needle-case1, or his
girdle, even though in fun--that is a Pâcittiya.



End of the sixth section, the 'Surâpâna-section.'





61. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall deliberately deprive any living thing of
life--that is a Pâcittiya.
62. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall, knowingly, drink water with living things in
it--that is a Pâcittiya.
63. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall stir up for decision again a matter which he
knows to have been settled according to the Dhamma--that is a Pâcittiya.
64. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, who knows of it, shall conceal a serious offence3
committed by a Bhikkhu--that is a Pâcittiya.
65. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall admit a person under twenty years of age to the
higher grade in the Order, knowing him (or her) to be so--(while) the person is
not admitted to the higher grade, and the other Bhikkhus (who assist) are
blameworthy--this is in him4 a Pâcittiya.
66. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall, by appointment, journey along the same route
with a caravan of robbers, knowing it to be such, even as far as the next
village1--that is a Pâcittiya.
67. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall, by appointment, journey along the same route
with a woman2, even as far as the next village--that is a Pâcittiya.
68. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall speak thus: 'In this wise do I understand that
the Dhamma has been proclaimed by the Blessed One: that to him who cultivates
those Qualities which have been called "dangerous" by the Blessed One, there is
not sufficient danger (to prevent his acquiring spiritual gifts)3;' then that
Bhikkhu should be addressed by the Bhikkhus thus: "Say not so, brother! bear not
false witness against the Blessed One! For neither is it seemly to bring a false
accusation against the Blessed One, nor could the Blessed One speak so. By many
a figure4, brother, have the Dangerous Qualities been declared by the Blessed
One to be full of danger5, and also to be sufficient to prevent him who
cultivates them (from attaining spiritual gifts).' If that Bhikkhu, when he has
thus been spoken to by the Bhikkhus, should persist as before, then let that
Bhikkhu be (formally) admonished about it by the Bhikkhus as a body, even to the
third time, to the intent that he abandon that course. If, while being so
admonished, up to the third time, he abandon that course, it is well. If he
abandon it not--that is a Pâcittiya.
69. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, knowing him to be so, shall eat in company with, or
dwell together with2, or sleep in one place with a Bhikkhu who talks thus (as in
68), and has not been dealt with according to the law, and has not laid aside
his delusion--that is a Pâcittiya.
70. If a Sâmanera even should say thus: 'In this wise do I understand that
the Dhamma has been proclaimed by the Blessed One; that to him who cultivates
those Qualities which have been caned "dangerous" by the Blessed One there is
not sufficient danger (to prevent his attaining to spiritual gifts);' then that
Sâmanera should be addressed by the Bhikkhus thus: 'Say not so, good Sâmanera!
Bear not false witness against the Blessed One. For neither is it seemly to
bring a false accusation against the Blessed One, nor could the Blessed One
speak so. By many a figure, good Sâmanera, have the Dangerous Qualities
been declared by the Blessed One to be full of danger, and also to be sufficient
to prevent him who cultivates them (from attaining to spiritual gifts).' And if
that Sâmanera, when so addressed by the Bhikkhus, shall persist in that course,
that Sâmanera should be addressed by the Bhikkhus thus: 'From this day forth,
good Sâmanera, neither can that Blessed One be referred to1 by you as your
Teacher , nor can the privilege, which the other Sâmaneras enjoy, of sleeping in
the same place with the Bhikkhus for two or three nights2, any longer be yours!
Depart! away with you!'
Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall encourage, or support, or eat with, or sleep in
the same place with, a Sâmanera thus expelled--that is a Pâcittiya.



End of the seventh section, the 'Sappânaka-section.'






71. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when admonished by the Bhikkhus in respect of some
precept in accordance with the Dhamma, shall speak thus: 'I cannot submit myself
to that precept, brother, until I shall have enquired touching it of another
Bhikkhu, an experienced master of the Vinaya'--that is a Pâcittiya.
A Bhikkhu desirous of training, Bhikkhus1, should learn, and enquire, and
settle in his own mind. This is the right rule in this connection.
72. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when the Pâtimokkha is being recited, shall speak
thus: 'What comes of these minor precepts being here recited, save only that
they tend to misgiving, and worry, and perplexity!'--there is Pâcittiya in thus
throwing contempt on the precepts.
73. 'Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when at the half month the Pâtimokkha is being
recited, should say thus: 'Now for the first time do I notice that this rule,
they say, is handed down in the Suttas, is embraced in the Suttas!'--then, if
the other Bhikkhus shall know concerning that Bhikkhu thus: 'This Bhikkhu has
taken his place at the recitation of the Pâtimokkha once, or twice, not to say
oftener'--that Bhikkhu is not only not made free on account of his ignorance,
but he is to be dealt with according to the Dhamma for the offence into which he
has fallen, and furthermore he is to be charged with foolishness (in the words),
'This is loss to thee, brother, this is an evil to thee, in that when the
Pâtimokkha is being recited you fail to take it to your heart, and attend to it
with care.' There is Pâcittiya in such foolish conduct.
74. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, being angry or displeased with another Bhikkhu, shall
give a blow--that is a Pâcittiya.
75. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, being angry or displeased with another Bhikkhu, shall
make use of any threatening gesture--that is a Pâcittiya.
76. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall harass a Bhikkhu with a (charge of) Samghâdisesa
without ground--that is a Pâcittiya.
77. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall intentionally suggest difficulties of conscience
to a Bhikkhu, with the idea of causing him uneasiness, even for a moment; if he
does it to that end alone--that is a Pâcittiya.
78. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall stand by overhearing when Bhikkhus are
quarrelling, or making a disturbance, or engaged in a dispute, hoping to hear
what they shall utter; if he does it to that end alone--that is a Pâcittiya.
79. Whatsoever Bhikkhu; when he has declared his consent to formaI
proceedings conducted according to the Dhamma, shall thereafter grumble (about
those proceedings)--that is a Pâcittiya.

80. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when the Samgha is engaged in conducting a (formal)
enquiry, shall rise from his seat, and go away, without having declared his
consent--that is a Pâcittiya.
81. Whatsoever Bhikkhu, when, in a regularly constituted Samgha, he has
given away a robe, shall thereafter grumble about it, saying, 'The Bhikkhus
appropriate the property of the Samgha according to friendship'--that is a
Pâcittiya.
82. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall divert to the use of any individual property
dedicated to the Samgha, knowing it to be so--that is a Pâcittiya.



Here ends the eighth section, the 'Sahadhammika-section.'





83. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall cross the threshold of an anointed Khattiya
king, when the king has not gone forth, and the queen has not withdrawn, without
first having had himself announced--that is a Pâcittiya.

84. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall pick up, or cause another to pick up, except in
a grove or in a dwelling-place, a jewel, or anything deemed a jewel1--that is a
Pâcittiya.
Should a Bhikkhu have picked up, either in a grove or in a dwelling-place, a
jewel, or anything deemed a jewel, it is to be laid aside, that he to whom it
may belong may take it away. This is the right course in such a case.
85. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall, out of hours, enter a vinage, without having
informed a Bhikkhu if one is present, except on account of business of a
special nature thereto sufficient--that is a Pâcittiya.
86. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall have a needle-case made of bone, or ivory, or
horn, it shall be broken up--and that is a Pâcittiya.
87. When a Bhikkhu is having a new bedstead or chair made, it should be made
with legs eight inches in height, according to the accepted inch, exclusive of
the lowermost piece of the bed frame. To him who exceeds that limit there is a
Pâcittiya, and (the legs of the piece of furniture) shall be cut down (to
the proper size).
88. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall have a bedstead or a chair made, stuffed with
cotton1, the stuffing shall be torn out--and that is a Pâcittiya.
89. When a Bhikkhu is having a rug or mat to sit upon made, it must be made
of the right measure. Herein this is the measure: in length two spans, according
to the accepted span; in breadth one span; the border one span. To him who
exceeds that limit there is a Pâcittiya, and (the article) shall be cut down (to
the proper size).
90. When a Bhikkhu is having an itch-cloth made, it must be made of the
right measure. Herein this is the measure: in length four spans, according to
the accepted span; in width two spans. To him who exceeds that limit there is a
Pâcittiya, and (the cloth) shall be cut (clown to the proper size).
91. When a Bhikkhu is having a garment made for the rainy season, it must be
made of the right measure. Herein this is the right measure: in length six
spans, according to the accepted span; in breadth two spans and a half. To him
who exceeds that limit there is a Pâcittiya, and (the garment) shall be cut
(down to the proper size).
92. Whatsoever Bhikkhu shall have a robe made of the dimensions of a Sugata's
robe3, or larger-- that is a Pâcittiya, and (the robe) shall be cut down
to the proper size.
Herein this is the measure of the Sugata robe of a Sugata: in length nine
spans, according to the accepted span; in breadth six spans. This is me measure
of the Sugata robe of a Sugata.



End of the ninth section, the 'Ratana-section.'





Venerable Sirs, the ninety-two rules regarding matters requiring expiation
have been recited.
In respect of them I ask the venerable ones, 'Are you pure in this matter?'
A second time I ask the venerable ones, 'Are you pure in this matter?'
A third time I ask the venerable ones, 'Are you pure in tliis matter?'
The venerable ones are pure herein. Therefore do they keep silence. Thus I
understand.



Here endeth the recitation of the Pâcittiyas.