四分比丘戒本疏 1.53

1.53

The second indeterminate precept also has three clauses: first, permitting the offender; second, identifying the indeterminate characteristics; third, concluding with the indeterminate name. In the second, identifying the characteristics, the text also has four sub-clauses: First, 'Sitting in the open with a woman, speaking improper words' is the circumstance seen at the venue of the offence. Second, based on the circumstance seen at the preceding venue, she comes to report to the Saṃgha. She only speaks of two offences, because in an open place there is no possibility of sexual intercourse. Third, within the venue, based on the circumstance seen, [the matter] is reported to the Saṃgha, and the Saṃgha interrogates and obtains these two determinate offences, and thus penalizes him accordingly. Fourth, the aforementioned person conceals the offence; one should believe the noble woman and hold him to have committed an offence. The legal procedure for the venue of an offence and the meaning of penalization are as fully explained before. Third, concluding with careful observation, as in the text. In this, because it cannot be determined which offence to confess, it cannot be included among the categories [of offences]. Furthermore, there is no confession text [for it].