佛說目連問戒律中五百輕重事 1.306

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問：「比丘休道意已，著俗服經時，向其尊禮拜之，禮然後還來投眾，求服常位。為應聽不？」答：「若不捨戒者，應聽。」

Question: "A bhikṣu has abandoned his intention for the path, worn lay clothes for some time, and paid homage to his elders. After paying homage, he comes back to throw himself upon the assembly and seeks to wear [robes] in his regular rank. Should this be permitted?" Answer: "If he did not abandon the precepts, it should be permitted."