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it is an offense of expiation.” 1172. Whatever means: whatever kind… Nun means:… this nun is intended in this sense. Every year means: every twelve months. Gives ordination means: gives full ordination. If, thinking “I will give ordination,” she seeks a chapter, or a preceptor, or a bowl, or robes, or consecrates a boundary, it is an offense of wrong-doing. For the motion, an offense of wrong-doing. For two proclamations, offenses of wrong-doing. At the completion of the proclamation, for the preceptor, an offense of expiation. For the chapter and for the preceptor, an offense of wrong-doing. 1173. There is no offense if she gives ordination every other year, if she is insane, if she is the first offender. The twelfth training rule is finished. 13. The Thirteenth Training Rule 1174. At one time the Buddha, the Blessed One, was staying at Sāvatthī, in Jeta’s Grove, in Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. At that time, nuns gave ordination to two in one year. The lodging was not sufficient as before. People, seeing them while wandering through the monastery, complained, grumbled, and criticized: “How can nuns give ordination to two in one year! The lodging is not sufficient as before!” The nuns heard those people complaining, grumbling, and criticizing. Those nuns who were of few desires… they complained, grumbled, and criticized: “How can nuns give ordination to two in one year!” … “Is it true, monks, that nuns give ordination to two in one year?” “It is true, Blessed One.” Thus. The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked… How can nuns ordain two in one year? This, monks, is not for the conversion of the unconverted… And thus, monks, nuns should recite this rule: 1175. “Whatever nun ordains two in one year, she commits a pācittiya.” 1176. Whatever means whatever kind… Nun means… this nun is intended in this sense. One year means one full year. Ordains two means ordains two. If, thinking “I will ordain two,” she seeks a chapter or a preceptor or a bowl or a robe, or she designates a boundary, she commits a dukkata. For the announcement, a dukkata. For two motion-declarations, dukkata. At the completion of the motion-declaration, the preceptor commits a pācittiya. The chapter and the preceptor commit a dukkata. 1177. There is no offense if she ordains one in alternate years, if she is insane, if she is the first offender. The Thirteenth Rule is finished. The Chapter on Maidens, the Eighth. 9. The Chapter on Umbrellas and Sandals 1. The First Rule 1178. At that time the Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling at Sāvatthī, in Jeta’s Grove, in Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. At that time the group-of-six nuns were wearing umbrellas and sandals. People complained, grumbled, and criticized: “How can nuns wear umbrellas and sandals, just like laywomen who enjoy sensual pleasures!” The nuns heard those people complaining, grumbling, and criticizing. Those nuns who were of few wishes… complained, grumbled, and criticized: “How can the group-of-six nuns wear umbrellas and sandals!”… “Is it true, monks, that the group-of-six nuns wear umbrellas and sandals?” “It is true, Blessed One.” The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked… How can, monks, the group-of-six nuns wear umbrellas and sandals! This, bhikkhus, is not for the persuasion of the unpersuaded… And thus, bhikkhus, the bhikkhunīs should recite this rule: “Should any bhikkhunī wear a parasol and sandals, it is a pācittiya.” Thus this rule was laid down by the Blessed One for bhikkhunīs. 1179. At that time, a certain bhikkhunī was ill. Without a parasol and sandals, she was not comfortable… They reported this matter to the Blessed One… “I allow, bhikkhus, a parasol and sandals for an ill bhikkhunī.” And thus, bhikkhus, the bhikkhunīs should recite this rule: 1180. “Should any bhikkhunī who is not ill wear a parasol and sandals, it is a pācittiya.” 1181. “Should any” means any of whatever kind… “Bhikkhunī” means… the bhikkhunī intended in this context. “Not ill” means one for whom it is comfortable without a parasol and sandals. “Ill” means one for whom it is not comfortable without a parasol and sandals. “Parasol” means three kinds of parasols: a white parasol, a mat parasol, a leaf parasol, whether round-bound or spoke-bound. “Wear” means even if she wears it once, there is an offense of pācittiya. 1182. If she is not ill, perceives herself as not ill, and wears a parasol and sandals, there is an offense of pācittiya. If she is not ill, is in doubt, and wears a parasol and sandals, there is an offense of pācittiya. If she is not ill, perceives herself as ill, and wears a parasol and sandals, there is an offense of pācittiya. If she wears a parasol but not sandals, there is an offense of dukkaṭa. If she wears sandals but not a parasol, there is an offense of dukkaṭa. If she is ill, perceives herself as not ill, there is an offense of dukkaṭa. If she is ill, is in doubt, there is an offense of dukkaṭa. If she is ill, perceives herself as ill, there is no offense. 1183. There is no offense for an ill bhikkhunī, if she wears them in the monastery or within the monastery precincts, in times of danger, for one who is insane, for the first offender. The first rule is finished. 2. The Second Rule 1184. At that time, the Buddha, the Blessed One, was staying in Sāvatthī, in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's monastery. At that time, the group of six bhikkhunīs Oh, they travel by vehicle. People complain, grumble, criticize: "How indeed can nuns travel by vehicle, just like laywomen who enjoy sensual pleasures!" The nuns heard those people complaining, grumbling, criticizing. Those nuns who were of few wishes... (etc.)... they complained, grumbled, criticized: "How indeed can the group-of-six nuns travel by vehicle!"... (etc.)... "Is it true, monks, that the group-of-six nuns travel by vehicle?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them... (etc.)... "How indeed, monks, can the group-of-six nuns travel by vehicle! This, monks, is not for the conviction of those who are unconvinced... (etc.)... And thus, monks, let the nuns recite this training rule: 'Whatever nun travels by vehicle, it is an offense of expiation.' Thus this training rule was laid down by the Blessed One for the nuns. 1185. Now at that time a certain nun was ill, she was unable to go on foot... (etc.)... They reported this matter to the Blessed One... (etc.)... "I allow, monks, a vehicle for an ill nun." And thus, monks, let the nuns recite this training rule: 1186. 'Whatever nun, not being ill, travels by vehicle, it is an offense of expiation.' 1187. 'Whatever' means whatever kind... (etc.)... 'Nun' means... (etc.)... a nun intended in this sense. 'Not ill' means able to go on foot. 'Ill' means unable to go on foot. 'Vehicle' means a litter, a chariot, a cart, a palanquin, a sedan chair, a stretcher. 'Travels' means even if she travels once by vehicle, it is an offense of expiation. 1188. Not ill, perceiving herself as not ill, she travels by vehicle: an offense of expiation. Not ill, in doubt, she travels by vehicle: an offense of expiation. Not ill, perceiving herself as ill, she travels by vehicle: an offense of expiation. Ill, perceiving herself as not ill: an offense of wrong-doing. Ill, in doubt: an offense of wrong-doing. for the waist. A sick one, perceiving herself as sick, no offense. 1189. No offense for a sick one, in dangers, for a mad one, for the first offender. The second training rule is finished. 3. The third training rule 1190. At that time the Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling in Sāvatthī, in Jeta's Grove, in Anāthapiṇḍika's monastery. And at that time a certain bhikkhunī was a family associate for a certain woman. Then that woman said to that bhikkhunī: "Come, venerable one, give this waist-cloth to a woman named so-and-so." Then that bhikkhunī thought: "If I go carrying it in a bowl, it will be inconvenient for me." So she tied it on and went. As she was on the road, the string broke, and they scattered. People complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can bhikkhunīs wear waist-cloths, just like laywomen who enjoy sensual pleasures!" The bhikkhunīs heard those people complaining, grumbling, and criticizing. Those bhikkhunīs who were of few desires (etc.) they complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can a bhikkhunī wear a waist-cloth!" (etc.) "Is it true, bhikkhus, that a bhikkhunī wore a waist-cloth?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked her (etc.): "How can a bhikkhunī, bhikkhus, wear a waist-cloth! This, bhikkhus, is not for the conviction of the unconvicted (etc.). And thus, bhikkhus, let the bhikkhunīs recite this training rule: 1191. "Whatever bhikkhunī should wear a waist-cloth, there is an offense of pācittiya." 1192. "Whatever" means whichever (etc.). "Bhikkhunī" means (etc.) a bhikkhunī intended in this sense. "Waist-cloth" means any cloth that goes around the waist. "Should wear" means even if she wears it once, there is an offense of pācittiya. 1193. No offense due to illness, if she wears a waist-string, for a mad one, for the first offender. The third training rule is finished. 4. The fourth training rule 1194. At that time The Buddha, the Blessed One, was staying at Sāvatthī, in Jeta Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Now at that time, the group-of-six nuns wore women’s ornaments. People complained, grumbled, and criticized: “How can nuns wear women’s ornaments, just like laywomen who enjoy sensual pleasures!” The nuns heard those people complaining, grumbling, and criticizing. Those nuns who were of few desires…pe… complained, grumbled, and criticized: “How can the group-of-six nuns wear women’s ornaments!” …pe… “Is it true, monks, that the group-of-six nuns wear women’s ornaments?” “It is true, Blessed One.” The Buddha, the Blessed One, rebuked them…pe… “How can the group-of-six nuns wear women’s ornaments!