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四分律刪補隨機羯磨 1.259

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(At that time, the bhikṣus ordained others arbitrarily and did not know how to instruct them, on account of their foolishness. Those [disciples] were not instructed, did not conform to the deportment, wore their robes untidily, begged for food improperly, accepted food in impure bowls everywhere, and shouted loudly during major and minor meals, like the customs of brahmanical gatherings. The bhikṣus reported this matter to the Buddha. The Buddha said: "I permit the saṃgha to grant a jñapti-dvitīya-karman to one who confers upasampadā." That person wishing to ordain others should go into the midst of the assembly, bare his right shoulder, remove his leather sandals, pay homage to the feet of the saṃgha, kneel on his right knee, join his palms, and make this request as follows:)

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