The History of Buddhist Thought c10.22
The History of Buddhist Thought c10.22
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c10.22
According to the regulations in the Vinaya, the Uposatha day (at new moon and full moon) must be formally proclaimed beforehand, and all the monks within one boundary-district must be present unless definite leave of absence has been obtained. The presiding monk begins the recitation of the Pātimokkha by declaring: