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for two years neither supports her nor has her supported?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked her… (etc.)… "How can the bhikkhunī Thullanandā, having ordained her co-resident, for two years neither support her nor have her supported! This, bhikkhus, is not for the conviction of the unconvicted… (etc.)… And thus, bhikkhus, the bhikkhunīs should recite this training rule… Let them recite— 1108. “Whatever bhikkhunī, having given ordination to a co-resident, for two years does not assist her, nor cause her to be assisted, there is an offense of pācittiya.” 1109. “Whatever” means whoever, of whatever kind…pe… “bhikkhunī” means…pe… the bhikkhunī intended in this context. “Co-resident” is called a saddhivihārinī (fellow dweller). “Having given ordination” means having given upasampadā. “Two years” means two saṃvaccharas. “Does not assist her” means does not herself assist her with instruction, with questioning, with advice, with admonition. “Nor cause her to be assisted” means does not command another “I will not assist her for two years, nor cause her to be assisted”— as soon as the duty is abandoned, there is an offense of pācittiya. 1110. There is no offense if there is an obstacle, if having sought, she does not find, if she is sick, in times of danger, if she is insane, if she is the first offender. The eighth training rule is finished. 9. The Ninth Training Rule 1111. At that time, the Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling in Sāvatthī, in Jeta’s Grove, in Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. At that time, bhikkhunīs did not attend to their ordained preceptor for two years. They were foolish, inexperienced; they did not know what was allowable or unallowable. Those bhikkhunīs who were of few desires…pe… they complained, grumbled, criticized— “How can bhikkhunīs not attend to their ordained preceptor for two years?”…pe… “Is it true, bhikkhus, that bhikkhunīs do not attend to their ordained preceptor for two years?” “It is true, Blessed One.” The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them…pe… “How can bhikkhunīs, bhikkhus, not attend to their ordained preceptor for two years? This, bhikkhus, is not for the conversion of the unconverted…pe… And thus, bhikkhus, let the bhikkhunīs recite this training rule— 1112. “Whatever bhikkhunī does not attend to her ordained preceptor for two years, there is an offense of pācittiya.” 1113. “Whatever” means whoever, of whatever kind…pe… “bhikkhunī” means…pe… the bhikkhunī intended in this context. nun. "Ordained" means fully ordained. "Pavattinī" is called the preceptress. "Two years" means two years. "Should not attend" means should not personally attend. As soon as one abandons the duty of "I will not attend for two years," there is an offense of pācittiya. 1114. No offense if the preceptress is foolish or shameless, if she is sick, in times of danger, if she is insane, if it is the first offender. The Ninth Precept is finished. 10. The Tenth Precept 1115. At that time, the Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling at Savatthi, in Jeta Grove, in Anathapindika's monastery. Now at that time, the bhikkhuni Thullananda, having ordained her co-resident, neither supported her nor had her supported. Her husband took her. Those bhikkhunis who were of few wishes... they complained, grumbled, and criticized – "How can the venerable Thullananda, having ordained her co-resident, neither support her nor have her supported, and her husband took her! If this bhikkhuni had gone forth, her husband would not have taken her!"... "Is it true, monks, that the bhikkhuni Thullananda, having ordained her co-resident, neither supports her nor has her supported, and her husband took her?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked her... "How can, monks, the bhikkhuni Thullananda, having ordained her co-resident, neither support her nor have her supported, and her husband took her! This, monks, is not for the conviction of the unconvicted... And thus, monks, let the bhikkhunis recite this precept – 1116. "Whatever bhikkhuni, having ordained her co-resident, neither supports her nor has her supported, even for five or six leagues, there is an offense of pācittiya." 1117. "Whatever" means "whatever kind"... "Bhikkhuni" means... ...the bhikkhuni intended in this context. "Sahajīvinī" (co-resident) is called "saddhivihārinī" (fellow dweller). "Having ordained" means "having fully ordained." "Neither supports" means "does not personally support." "Nor has her supported" means not should order another. "I will not go away, nor will I make another go away, even for five or six leagues." As soon as the duty is abandoned, there is an offense of pācittiya. 1118. No offense if there is an obstacle, having searched, she does not find a second nun, if she is sick, in times of danger, if she is insane, if she is the first offender. The tenth training rule is finished. The chapter on pregnant women is the seventh. 8. The chapter on virgins 1. The first training rule 1119. At that time, the Buddha, the Blessed One, was staying in Sāvatthī, in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's monastery. Now at that time, nuns were giving ordination to a virgin who was less than twenty years old. They were unable to endure cold, heat, hunger, thirst, the touch of gadflies, mosquitoes, wind, sun, and creeping things, and ill-spoken, ill-delivered words. They were of a nature unable to endure arisen bodily feelings that were painful, sharp, severe, acute, disagreeable, unpleasant, and life-threatening. Those nuns who were of few wishes... they complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can nuns give ordination to a virgin who is less than twenty years old?"... "Is it true, bhikkhus, that nuns are giving ordination to a virgin who is less than twenty years old?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them... "How can nuns, bhikkhus, give ordination to a virgin who is less than twenty years old! A virgin, bhikkhus, who is less than twenty years old, is unable to endure cold, heat... and is of a nature unable to endure life-threatening things. But a virgin, bhikkhus, who is twenty years old, is able to endure cold, heat... and is of a nature able to endure life-threatening things. This, bhikkhus, is not for the conviction of the unconvinced... And thus, bhikkhus, let the nuns recite this training rule: 1120. "Whatever nun should give ordination to a virgin less than twenty years old, there is an offense of pācittiya." 1121. "Whatever" means: whatever kind... "Nun" means: ... … this nun is intended in this meaning. "Under twenty years old" Means not yet twenty years old. A "kumāribhūtā" Is called a novice. "Should ordain" Means "should give higher ordination." Thinking "I will ordain her," If she seeks a chapter, Or a preceptor, Or a bowl or robes, Or defines a boundary, There is an offense of wrong-doing. For the motion, Wrong-doing. For the two proclamations, Wrong-doings. At the end of the proclamation, For the preceptor, An offense of expiation. And for the chapter, And for the preceptor, An offense of wrong-doing. 1122. For one under twenty, Perceiving her under twenty, If one ordains her, An offense of expiation. For one under twenty, Being in doubt, If one ordains her, An offense of wrong-doing. For one under twenty, Perceiving her fully twenty, If one ordains her, No offense. For one fully twenty, Perceiving her under twenty, An offense of wrong-doing. For one fully twenty, Being in doubt, An offense of wrong-doing. For one fully twenty, Perceiving her fully twenty, No offense. 1123. No offense If one ordains one under twenty Perceiving her fully twenty, If one ordains one fully twenty Perceiving her fully twenty, For a mad nun, For the first offender. The first training rule Is finished. 2. The second training rule. 1124. At that time, The Buddha, the Blessed One, Was staying at Savatthi, In Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's monastery. Now at that time, Nuns ordained a "kumāribhūtā," Who was fully twenty years old, But had not trained for two years In the six precepts. They were foolish, And ignorant; They did not know What was allowable Or unallowable. Those nuns of few wishes... They complained, Grumbled, and criticized: "How can nuns ordain A 'kumāribhūtā' Who is fully twenty years old But has not trained for two years In the six precepts?"... "Is it true, bhikkhus, That nuns ordain A 'kumāribhūtā' Who is fully twenty years old But has not trained for two years In the six precepts?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, Rebuked them... … How indeed, monks, will nuns ordain a maiden of full twenty years who has not trained for two years in the six precepts! This, monks, is not for the conversion of the unconverted… …having criticized… …having given a Dhamma talk, he addressed the monks – ‘‘I allow, monks, to grant a training agreement for two years in the six precepts to a maiden of eighteen years. And thus, monks, it should be granted. That maiden of eighteen years, having approached the Saṅgha, having arranged her upper robe over one shoulder, having bowed at the feet of the bhikkhunīs, having squatted, having raised her hands in añjali, should be addressed thus – ‘I, venerable sirs, so-and-so, a maiden of eighteen years, under the venerable so-and-so, ask the Saṅgha for a training agreement for two years in the six precepts.’’’ She should be asked a second time. She should be asked a third time. A competent, capable bhikkhunī should inform the Saṅgha – 1125. ‘‘May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This so-and-so, a maiden of eighteen years, under the venerable so-and-so, asks the Saṅgha for a training agreement for two years in the six precepts. If it is agreeable to the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should grant a training agreement for two years in the six precepts to this so-and-so, a maiden of eighteen years. This is the motion. ‘‘May the Saṅgha, venerable sirs, listen to me. This so-and-so,