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English version: Unintentional transgressions arise from the actions of body and speech. Question: In the same thirteen sections, why do the first nine result in immediate offenses, while the last four require admonition to constitute an offense? Answer: The circumstances of each transgression differ. Some depend on others, requiring admonition from the Sangha (community of monks). Therefore, the four precepts, due to their similar dependence, require admonition from the Sangha. The nine precepts do not depend on others; the act itself constitutes an offense, thus requiring no admonition. Question: What offense is committed by defiling the monastery (Ugga)? Answer: By violating the Sangha's admonition, one incurs a Sanghavasesa (formal meeting of the Sangha) offense. Committing the act directly without admonition results in a different offense. Actions such as picking flowers oneself incur a Thullaccaya (serious offense) offense. Evil deeds such as defiling the monastery incur a Dukkata (wrongdoing) offense. Question: Regarding the precept against defiling the monastery (Ugga), what is the subject of the admonition? Answer: The words of admonition are directed towards those who are attached to the Sangha, and involve love or hatred, thus constituting a Sanghavasesa offense. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------