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僧羯磨 1.176

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1.176

Procedure for rebuking a disciple: (At that time, disciples did not serve or revere their upādhyāya or ācārya, nor did they comply with the rules of a disciple; they were without shame and without remorse, did not accept instruction, engaged in improper deportment, were disrespectful, were difficult to speak with, befriended evil persons, and frequently visited the homes of courtesans, the homes of women, the homes of older maidens, the homes of eunuchs, bhikṣuṇī monasteries, śikṣamāṇā monasteries, and śrāmaṇerī monasteries, and frequently went to watch turtles and terrapins. If they have such faults, a rebuke should be administered. There are three present elements: first, the disciple; second, pointing out the fault; third, the words of rebuke. The words of rebuke are five, and one should say:)

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