四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 2.470

2.470

Regarding the fourth method: 'Observing the training precepts corresponding to the karma in order to execute karmans such as the one with a motion and three announcements.' Because although its legal stages are three, the procedures for treating residual offenses are all of the superior grade, and therefore all uniformly use a motion and three announcements. Within this, in applying the Dharma, there are at most four stages: namely, parivāsa, six nights, treating according to the original day, and rehabilitation, as explained before and after.