Early Monastic Buddhism v1.c20.s2: Nissayakamma

v1.c20.s2.1

If a monk, though indiscreet and indiscriminate in his association with the householders and prone to commit minor offences, takes part in ecclesiastical matters like giving *parivāsa* (probation), *mūlāya paṭikassanā* (renewal of probation), *mānatta* (suspension for Saṅghādisesa offences) and *abbhāna* (recall of monks to the Saṅgha), the Saṅgha should pronounce against him *nissayakamma*, i.e. compel him to take a teacher, abide by his instructions, and study with him the Piṭakas. The procedure for pronouncing the *nissayak.*, the disabilities prescribed, and the manner of revocation are all similar to those of *tajjanīyak.* dealt with above.