尼羯磨 2.210

2.210

Procedure for appointing a bhikṣuṇī messenger to notify the layperson (The Vinaya states: One should by a jñaptidvitīya-karman appoint a bhikṣuṇī as a messenger to go and notify them. The messenger bhikṣuṇī should possess eight virtues. The eight virtues and the appointment are fully as explained in the Vinaya. When this messenger bhikṣuṇī goes to that household, she should not accept offerings of seats, beds, food, or drinks, and should say:)