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the act of suspension should not be revoked. He dwells in a dwelling under one roof with a regular bhikkhu, he dwells in a non-dwelling under one roof, he dwells in a dwelling or non-dwelling under one roof; seeing a regular bhikkhu, he does not rise from his seat; he insults a regular bhikkhu, whether inside or outside – O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with these five factors, in not seeing an offense, the act of suspension should not be revoked. O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with eight factors, in not seeing an offense, the act of suspension should not be revoked. He obstructs the Uposatha of a regular bhikkhu, he obstructs the Pavāraṇā, he makes a matter for admonition, he raises a dispute, he causes a request for permission, he accuses, he reminds, he associates with bhikkhus – O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with these eight factors, in not seeing an offense, the act of suspension should not be revoked. In the act of suspension for not seeing an offense, the forty-three (factors) for which it should not be revoked is finished. The forty-three (factors) for which it should be revoked. 54. O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with five factors, in not seeing an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. He does not give ordination, he does not give dependence, he does not attend to a novice, he does not accept the appointment as instructress of bhikkhunis, even if appointed, he does not instruct bhikkhunis – O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with these five factors, in not seeing an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. Furthermore, O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with five factors, in not seeing an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. By which offense, by the Sangha, by offense when a suspension for not seeing an offense has been done, he does not commit that offense, or another similar one, or one worse than that; he does not blame the act, he does not blame those who performed the act – By these five factors, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with them, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. Also, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with five other factors, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. He does not accept salutations, rising up, reverential gestures, proper conduct, or the offering of a seat from a bhikkhu in good standing – By these five factors, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with them, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. Also, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with five other factors, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. He does not accept the offering of a bed, foot-water, a foot-stool, a foot-mat, the receiving of bowl and robe, or back-rubbing during bathing from a bhikkhu in good standing – By these five factors, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with them, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. Also, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with five other factors, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. He does not disparage a bhikkhu in good standing for a transgression of morality, he does not disparage for a transgression of conduct, he does not disparage for a transgression of view, he does not disparage for a transgression of livelihood, he does not cause a bhikkhu to break away from other bhikkhus – By these five factors, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with them, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. Also, monks, for a bhikkhu endowed with five other factors, a suspension for not seeing an offense should be revoked. He does not wear the emblem of a layperson, he does not wear the emblem of a sectarian, He does not associate with sectarians, he associates with bhikkhus, he trains in the training of bhikkhus – O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with these five factors, concerning the non-confession of an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. ‘‘O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with other five factors, concerning the non-confession of an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. He does not dwell in a covered dwelling with a normal bhikkhu, he does not dwell in a covered non-dwelling, he does not dwell in a covered dwelling or non-dwelling, seeing a normal bhikkhu, he rises from his seat, he does not offend a normal bhikkhu, whether inside or outside – O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with these five factors, concerning the non-confession of an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. ‘‘O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with eight factors, concerning the non-confession of an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. He does not set aside the Uposatha of a normal bhikkhu, he does not set aside the Pavāraṇā, he does not make a matter for admonition, he does not initiate a rebuke, he does not cause an opportunity, he does not accuse, he does not remind, he does not involve bhikkhus – O bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu endowed with these eight factors, concerning the non-confession of an offense, the act of suspension should be revoked. In the act of suspension for non-confession of an offense, The forty-three factors for revocation are concluded. 55. ‘‘And thus, O bhikkhus, it should be revoked. O bhikkhus, that suspended bhikkhu, having approached the Sangha, having arranged his upper robe over one shoulder, having paid homage at the feet of the elder bhikkhus, having squatted, having raised his joined hands, should be addressed thus – ‘Venerable sirs, I, by the Sangha, for the non-confession of an offense, having been suspended, am conducting myself properly, I am shedding my hair, I am conducting myself for release, I request the revocation of the act of suspension for non-confession of an offense.’ A second time he should request. A third time he should request. By a competent, capable bhikkhu, the Saṅgha should be informed: “May the Saṅgha, sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu Channa, by the Saṅgha, for not seeing an offense, having been suspended, behaves properly, sheds his hair, conducts himself for restoration, for not seeing an offense, of the act of suspension, asks for annulment. If it is suitable for the Saṅgha, may the Saṅgha for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, annul the act of suspension. This is the proposal. “May the Saṅgha, sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu Channa, by the Saṅgha, for not seeing an offense, having been suspended, behaves properly, sheds his hair, conducts himself for restoration, for not seeing an offense, of the act of suspension, asks for annulment. The Saṅgha for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, annuls the act of suspension. For whichever venerable one it is agreeable, for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, the annulment of the act of suspension, he should be silent; for whom it is not agreeable, he should speak. “A second time I speak this matter – May the Saṅgha, sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu Channa, by the Saṅgha, for not seeing an offense, having been suspended, behaves properly, sheds his hair, conducts himself for restoration, for not seeing an offense, of the act of suspension, asks for annulment. The Saṅgha for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, annuls the act of suspension. For whichever venerable one it is agreeable, for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, the annulment of the act of suspension, he should be silent; for whom it is not agreeable, he should speak. “A third time I speak this matter – May the Saṅgha, sirs, hear me. This bhikkhu Channa, by the Saṅgha, for not seeing an offense, having been suspended, behaves properly, sheds his hair, conducts himself for restoration, for not seeing an offense, of the act of suspension, asks for annulment. The Saṅgha for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, annuls the act of suspension. For whichever venerable one it is agreeable, for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, the annulment of the act of suspension, he should be silent; for whom it is not agreeable, he should speak. “Annulled by the Saṅgha for bhikkhu Channa, for not seeing an offense, is the act of suspension. It is agreeable to the Saṅgha, therefore it is silent, thus I hold this.” The act of suspension for not seeing an offense is finished, the fifth. 6. The act of suspension for not making amends for an offense 56. At that time The Buddha, the Blessed One, was dwelling in Kosambi, at Ghosita's Park. Now at that time, Venerable Channa had committed an offense, and did not wish to atone for the offense. Those monks who were of few desires... they complained, grumbled, and criticized: "How can Venerable Channa, having committed an offense, not wish to atone for the offense?" Then those monks reported this matter to the Blessed One. Then the Blessed One, on account of this incident, on account of this matter, convened the assembly of monks, and questioned the monks: "Is it true, monks, that the monk Channa, having committed an offense, does not wish to atone for the offense?" "It is true, Blessed One." The Buddha, the Blessed One, reproved him: "It is not suitable... How can that foolish man, monks, having committed an offense, not wish to atone for the offense? This, monks, is not for the conversion of the unconverted... Having reproved him... Having given a Dhamma talk, he addressed the monks: "Therefore, monks, the Sangha should perform an act of suspension against the monk Channa, for not atoning for his offense— no communion with the Sangha. And thus, monks, it should be done: First, the monk Channa should be admonished. Having admonished him, he should be reminded. Having reminded him, the offense should be imputed to him. Having imputed the offense, a competent and able monk should inform the Sangha: 'May the Sangha, Venerables, listen to me. This monk Channa, having committed an offense, does not wish to atone for the offense. If it is agreeable to the Sangha, the Sangha should perform an act of suspension against the monk Channa, for not atoning for his offense—