The History of Buddhist Thought c10.73

c10.73

(1) When the accused or the disputants are present, in which case (2) the accused may claim that he is innocent, or (3) that he may have been out of his mind, or (4) he may confess his guilt. (5) Proceedings may be by a majority of the meeting. (6) The accused may be obstinate. (7) The proceeding called “covering with grass” may be followed when the disputants mutually agree to drop the charges and peace is made.