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concerning what matter was it laid down? Answer – Venerable sir, it was laid down in Vesālī, concerning the group of six bhikkhunis. Venerable sir, the group of six bhikkhunis reviled the venerable Upāli. Venerable sir, it was laid down concerning that matter. 6. Chapter on Monasteries, 3rd Training Question Question – Friend, where was the offense of expiation laid down for harshly insulting the Sangha? Concerning whom, concerning what matter was it laid down? Answer – Venerable sir, it was laid down in Sāvatthī, concerning the bhikkhuni Thullanandā. Venerable sir, the bhikkhuni Thullanandā harshly insulted the Sangha. Venerable sir, it was laid down concerning that matter. 6. Chapter on Monasteries, 5th Training Question Question – Friend, where was the offense of expiation laid down for being stingy towards a family? Concerning whom, concerning what matter was it laid down? Answer – Venerable sir, it was laid down in Sāvatthī, concerning a certain bhikkhuni. Venerable sir, a certain bhikkhuni was stingy towards a family. Venerable sir, it was laid down concerning that matter. 6. Chapter on Monasteries, 6th Training Question Question – Friend, where was the offense of expiation laid down for spending the Rains in a residence without bhikkhus? Concerning whom, concerning what matter was it laid down? Answer – Venerable sir, it was laid down in Sāvatthī, concerning many bhikkhunis. Venerable sir, many bhikkhunis spent the Rains in a residence without bhikkhus. Venerable sir, it was laid down concerning that matter. 6. Chapter on Monasteries, 7th Training Question Question – Friend, where was the offense of expiation laid down for a bhikkhuni, having completed the Rains, not inviting criticism from both Sanghas on three points? Concerning whom, concerning what matter was it laid down? Answer – – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning many bhikkhunīs, it was laid down. Many bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, having completed the Rains, did not invite the Bhikkhu Saṅgha to pavāraṇā. Concerning that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 6. Ārāma Section, 8th Training Question Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who does not go for instruction or for co-residence? Concerning whom was it laid down, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – In the Sakyas, venerable sir, concerning the group of six bhikkhunīs, it was laid down. The group of six bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, did not go for instruction. Concerning that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 6. Ārāma Section, 9th Training Question Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who does not ask about the Uposatha, and does not request instruction? Concerning whom was it laid down, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning many bhikkhunīs, it was laid down. Many bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, did not ask about the Uposatha, and did not request instruction. Concerning that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 7. Pregnant Woman Section, 1st-2nd Training Questions Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who ordains a pregnant woman or a nursing woman? Concerning whom was it laid down, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning many bhikkhunīs, it was laid down. Many bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, ordained a pregnant woman, ordained a nursing woman. Concerning that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 7. Pregnant Woman Section, 3rd Training Question Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who ordains a probationer who has not trained for two years in the six principles? Concerning whom was it laid down, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning many bhikkhunīs, it was laid down. Many bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, ordained a probationer who had not trained for two years in the six principles. Concerning that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. was laid down. 8. Chapter on the Maiden, 9. Ninth Question on the Training Rule Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who ordains a female trainee who is associated with men, associated with boys, fierce, and a dwelling of sorrow? Concerning whom, in what matter, was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, it was laid down concerning the bhikkhunī Thullanandā. The bhikkhunī Thullanandā, venerable sir, ordained a female trainee who was associated with men, associated with boys, fierce, a dwelling of sorrow, and a fierce dark one. In that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 8. Chapter on the Maiden, 10. Tenth Question on the Training Rule Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who ordains a female trainee not permitted by her parents or by her husband? Concerning whom, in what matter, was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, it was laid down concerning the bhikkhunī Thullanandā. The bhikkhunī Thullanandā, venerable sir, ordained a female trainee not permitted by her parents or by her husband. In that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 9. Chapter on Umbrellas and Sandals, 1-2. First, Second Questions on the Training Rule Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who wears an umbrella and sandals, and for one who travels in a vehicle? Concerning whom, in what matter, was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, it was laid down concerning the group of six bhikkhunīs. The group of six bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, wore umbrellas and sandals, and traveled in vehicles. In that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. 9. Chapter on Umbrellas and Sandals, 4. Fourth Question on the Training Rule Question – Where, friends, was the offense of expiation laid down for one who wears women's ornaments? Concerning whom, in what matter, was it laid down? Answer – In Sāvatthī, venerable sir, it was laid down concerning the group of six bhikkhunīs. The group of six bhikkhunīs, venerable sir, wore women's ornaments. In that matter, venerable sir, it was laid down. Question – But, friends, for a bhikkhu who wears men's ornaments what offense does she incur by taking it away? Answer – She incurs an offense of wrong-doing, venerable sir. 9. Chapter on Umbrellas and Footwear, 5th question on training rules Question – Where was the pācittiya rule laid down, friend, for a nun bathing with scented powder? Concerning whom, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – It was laid down in Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning the group of six nuns. The group of six nuns, venerable sir, bathed with scented powder. It was laid down, venerable sir, in that matter. 9. Chapter on Umbrellas and Footwear, 11th question on training rules Question – Where was the pācittiya rule laid down, friend, for a nun sitting on a seat in front of a bhikkhu without asking permission? Concerning whom, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – It was laid down in Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning many nuns. Many nuns, venerable sir, sat on a seat in front of a bhikkhu without asking permission. It was laid down, venerable sir, in that matter. 9. Chapter on Umbrellas and Footwear, 12th question on training rules Question – Where was the pācittiya rule laid down, friend, for a nun asking a question of a bhikkhu who has not been given an opportunity? Concerning whom, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – It was laid down in Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning many nuns. Many nuns, venerable sir, asked a question of a bhikkhu who had not been given an opportunity. It was laid down, venerable sir, in that matter. Question – Where was the pāṭidesanīya rule laid down, friend, for a nun asking for ghee, or oil, or honey, or treacle, or fish, or meat, or milk, or curds, and then eating it? Concerning whom, in what matter was it laid down? Answer – It was laid down in Sāvatthī, venerable sir, concerning the group of six nuns. The group of six nuns, venerable sir, asked for ghee, and oil, and honey, and treacle, and fish, and meat, and milk, and curds, and then ate them. It was laid down, venerable sir, in that matter. Question – Friend, of the four kinds of Among the three, which is the failure? Answer – Failure in conduct, venerable sir. Question – Friend, among the six origins of offenses, by how many origins do they arise? Answer – By four origins, venerable sir, they arise. Sometimes they arise from body, not from speech, not from mind. Sometimes they arise from body and from speech, not from mind. Sometimes they arise from body and from mind, not from speech. Sometimes they arise from body and from speech and from mind. By these four origins, venerable sir, they arise. Question – Friend, what is failure? Answer – Non-restraint, venerable sir, is failure. Question – Friend, what is accomplishment? Answer – Restraint, venerable sir, is accomplishment. Question – Friend, what is practice? Answer – "I will not do such a thing," thus taking up and training in the precepts for as long as life lasts, until the end of life. This, venerable sir, is practice. Question – Friend, whose word is this? Answer – It is the word of the Blessed One, venerable sir, the Arahant, the Perfectly Self-Enlightened One. Question – Friend, by whom was it brought? Answer – It was brought down by tradition, venerable sir. May the Sangha, venerable sirs, listen to me... (abbreviated)... we should recite. The Great Chapter Text Questions and Answers of the Recitation Question – Friend, after the two Vibhaṅgas, what teaching was recited by the ancient great elders who compiled the recitation? Answer – After the two Vibhaṅgas, venerable sir, the Khandhakas were recited by the ancient great elders who compiled the recitation. Question – Friend, those Khandhakas, how many kinds are they by division into sections?