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四分律比丘戒本 1.p145

The Prātimokṣa of the Dharmaguptakas 1.p145

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1.p145

If a monk, at the time when the precepts are being recited, speak in this manner: “Brethren! I am now getting perfect in these laws; this book of precepts ordered to be recited fortnightly, is taken from the midst of the Vinaya!” And if the other monks, knowing that this monk has twice or thrice during the session when the precepts have been recited (spoken thus): “How many more times are those monks without knowledge and with no explanation (going to repeat these precepts)?” If such a monk has been guilty of any fault (although he refuses to answer in the public confession) still he shall be dealt with according to the law; and in addition shall be convicted of the fault of extreme ignorance (and be censured thus): “Brother! this conduct is unprofitable, and you act improperly! You do not attend whilst the precepts are recited; you shut your ears, and will not listen to the law.” This crime of ignorance is pācittiya.