僧羯磨 1.72

1.72

The procedure for ordaining a śrāmaṇera by making his appearance conform: (At that time, the son of a craftsman came to the saṅghārāma and sought from the bhikṣus to go forth and practice the Path. The bhikṣus rashly had him go forth and practice the Path. His parents came weeping to the saṅghārāma and asked the bhikṣus: 'Have you seen such-and-such a boy come here?' Those who had not seen him answered: 'We have not seen him.' Thereupon they searched within the rooms and found him; the elders criticized and blamed [the bhikṣus]. The Buddha said: 'From this day forth, if anyone wishes to shave his head within the saṅghārāma, he must make a motion to the entire saṃgha. If harmony cannot be achieved, inform room by room so they are aware.' If the saṃgha is in harmony, make the motion like this:)