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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. The Saṅgha grants a training agreement for two years in the six precepts to this so-and-so, a maiden of eighteen years. To whichever venerable one it is agreeable to grant a training agreement for two years in the six precepts to this so-and-so, a maiden of eighteen years, she should remain silent; to whichever it is not agreeable, she should speak. ‘‘The Saṅgha has granted a training agreement for two years in the six precepts to this so-and-so, a maiden of eighteen years. It is agreeable to the Saṅgha, therefore… be silent, thus I hold it to be.” She, being a maiden of eighteen years, should be told to speak thus: “I undertake the training rule of abstaining from the destruction of life for two years without transgression… (and so on for other precepts)… I undertake the training rule of abstaining from eating at the wrong time for two years without transgression.” Then the Blessed One, having rebuked those bhikkhunīs in various ways for being difficult to support… (and so on)… “And thus, bhikkhus, the bhikkhunīs should recite this training rule: 1126. “Whatever bhikkhunī should give ordination to a maiden who has completed twenty years, but has not trained for two years in the six precepts, she commits an offense of pācittiya.” 1127. “Whatever bhikkhunī” means any bhikkhunī of whatever kind… (and so on)… “bhikkhunī” means… (and so on)… this bhikkhunī is intended in this context. “One who has completed twenty years” means one who has reached twenty years. “Maiden” is a term for a sāmaṇerī. “Two years” means two full years. “Has not trained” means either the training has not been given, or the training that was given has been corrupted. “Should give ordination” means should give upasampadā. If, thinking “I will give ordination,” she seeks a chapter or a preceptor or a bowl or robes, or she designates a boundary, she commits an offense of dukkata. For the motion, an offense of dukkata. For the two formal announcements, offenses of dukkata. At the conclusion of the formal announcement, the upajjhāyā commits an offense of pācittiya. The chapter and the preceptor commit offenses of dukkata. 1128. If she gives ordination in a valid act, perceiving it as a valid act, she commits an offense of pācittiya. If she gives ordination in a valid act, being in doubt, she commits an offense of pācittiya. If she gives ordination in a valid act, perceiving it as an invalid act, she commits an offense of pācittiya. If in an invalid act, perceiving it as a valid act, she commits an offense of dukkata. If in an invalid act, being in doubt, she commits an offense of dukkata. If in an invalid act, perceiving it as an invalid act, she commits an offense of dukkata. 1129. There is no offense if she gives ordination to a maiden who has completed twenty years and has trained for two years in the six precepts; for one who is insane; for the first offender. The second training rule is finished. 3. The third training rule 1130. At that time At one time the Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling in Sāvatthī, in Jeta's Grove, at Anāthapiṇḍika's monastery. Now at that time the bhikkhunīs were ordaining a maiden who was fully twenty years old, who had trained for two years in the six precepts, but had not been approved by the Saṅgha. The bhikkhunīs said to them: "Come, trainees, know this, give this, bring this, this is needed, make this allowable." They said: "We are not, venerable sirs, trainees; we are bhikkhunīs." Those bhikkhunīs who were of few wishes... they complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can bhikkhunīs ordain a maiden who is fully twenty years old, who has trained for two years in the six precepts, but has not been approved by the Saṅgha?"... "Is it true, monks, that bhikkhunīs are ordaining a maiden who is fully twenty years old, who has trained for two years in the six precepts, but has not been approved by the Saṅgha?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them... "How can bhikkhunīs, monks, ordain a maiden who is fully twenty years old, who has trained for two years in the six precepts, but has not been approved by the Saṅgha! This, monks, is not for the confidence of the unconfident..." Having rebuked them... Having given a Dhamma talk, he addressed the monks: "I allow, monks, to give the approval for ordination to a maiden who is fully twenty years old, who has trained for two years in the six precepts. And thus, monks, it should be given. That maiden, who is fully twenty years old, who has trained for two years in the six precepts, 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 anjali, should be addressed thus: 'Venerable sirs, I, of such-and-such a name, under such-and-such a venerable one, being fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six precepts, request the Saṅgha for ordination.' " "I ask for the permission to ordain." A second time she should be asked. A third time she should be asked. By a competent and capable bhikkhunī, the Saṅgha should be informed thus: 1131. "May the Saṅgha, ladies, listen to me. This named one, by this named lady, fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six doctrines, asks the Saṅgha for permission to ordain. If it is suitable for the Saṅgha, may the Saṅgha grant permission to ordain to this named one, fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six doctrines. This is the motion. "May the Saṅgha, ladies, listen to me. This named one, by this named lady, fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six doctrines, asks the Saṅgha for permission to ordain. The Saṅgha grants permission to ordain to this named one, fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six doctrines. To which lady it is agreeable to grant permission to ordain to this named one, fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six doctrines, she should remain silent; to whom it is not agreeable, she should speak. "Permission to ordain has been granted by the Saṅgha to this named one, fully twenty years old, a maiden, having trained for two years in the six doctrines. It is agreeable to the Saṅgha, therefore it is silent, thus I hold this." Then the Blessed One, having rebuked those bhikkhunīs in many ways for being difficult to support...and so on... And thus, bhikkhus, the bhikkhunīs should recite this training rule: 1132. "Whatever bhikkhunī a maiden fully twenty years old, having trained for two years in the six doctrines, not approved by the Saṅgha, should ordain, there is an offense of expiation." 1133. "Whatever" means whoever, of whatever kind...and so on... "Bhikkhunī" means...and so on... the bhikkhunī intended in this context. "Fully twenty years old" means having reached twenty years. "Maiden" is called a female novice. "Two years" means... for two years. 'Trained in the training' means trained in the six doctrines. 'Not approved' means the resolution for ordination by a motion-followed-by-two-declarations has not been given. 'Should ordain' means should give ordination. If, thinking "I will ordain her," one seeks a group, or a preceptress, or a bowl, or robes, or defines a boundary, there is an offense of wrong-doing. For the motion, a wrong-doing. For the two declarations, wrong-doings. At the end of the declarations, the preceptor incurs an offense of expiation. And the group and the preceptress incur an offense of wrong-doing. 1134. If, in a lawful act, one perceives it as a lawful act and ordains, there is an offense of expiation. If, in a lawful act, one is in doubt and ordains, there is an offense of expiation. If, in a lawful act, one perceives it as an unlawful act and ordains, there is an offense of expiation. If, in an unlawful act, one perceives it as a lawful act, there is an offense of wrong-doing. If, in an unlawful act, one is in doubt, there is an offense of wrong-doing. If, in an unlawful act, one perceives it as an unlawful act, there is an offense of wrong-doing. 1135. There is no offense if one ordains a maiden who is fully twenty years old, who has trained for two years in the six doctrines, and who has been approved by the Sangha; for one who is insane; for the first offender. The third training rule is concluded. 4. The Fourth Training Rule 1136. At that time, the Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling in Sāvatthī, in Jeta's Grove, in Anāthapiṇḍika's monastery. Now at that time, bhikkhunīs were ordaining those under twelve years old. They were foolish, inexperienced, not knowing what was proper or improper. Their co-residents were also foolish, inexperienced; not knowing what was proper or improper. Those bhikkhunīs who were of few desires... they complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can bhikkhunīs ordain those under twelve years old?"... "Is it true, monks, that bhikkhunīs ordain those under twelve years old?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them... "How can bhikkhunīs, monks, ordain those under twelve years old!" "This, monks, is not for the conviction of the unconvicted..." for the sake of the faith of the unfaithful… And thus, bhikkhunis, you should recite this training rule: 1137. “Whatever bhikkhuni ordains one who is under twelve years old, it is a pācittiya.” 1138. “Whatever” means whatever kind of… “Bhikkhuni” means… the bhikkhuni intended in this context. “Under twelve years old” means not yet reached twelve years old. “Ordains” means gives upasampadā ordination. If, thinking “I will ordain her,” she seeks a group, or a preceptress, or a bowl, or robes, or consecrates a boundary, there is an offense of dukkata. For the ñatti (motion), a dukkata.