[712] "Ānanda, there are these seven offerings (dakkhiṇā) directed to the Saṅgha (saṅghagatā dakkhiṇā). One gives a gift to the twofold Saṅgha (ubhatosaṅgha) headed by the Buddha: this is the first offering directed to the Saṅgha. One gives a gift to the twofold Saṅgha when the Tathāgata has attained final Nibbāna: this is the second offering directed to the Saṅgha. One gives a gift to the Saṅgha of bhikkhus: this is the third offering directed to the Saṅgha. One gives a gift to the Saṅgha of bhikkhunīs: this is the fourth offering directed to the Saṅgha. One gives a gift, saying: 'Appoint for me this many bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs from the Saṅgha': this is the fifth offering directed to the Saṅgha. One gives a gift, saying: 'Appoint for me this many bhikkhus from the Saṅgha': this is the sixth offering directed to the Saṅgha. One gives a gift, saying: 'Appoint for me this many bhikkhunīs from the Saṅgha': this is the seventh offering directed to the Saṅgha."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.