The Tipiṭaka in Three Languages

Niyasakamma

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (1) · Vol. 6 · Section 74

[74] Bhikkhus, if it wishes, the Saṅgha may impose the act of demotion (niyassakamma) on three further bhikkhus: one who speaks dispraise of the Buddha, one who speaks dispraise of the Dhamma, one who speaks dispraise of the Saṅgha. On these three bhikkhus, bhikkhus, the Saṅgha, if it wishes, may impose the act of demotion. The set of six on "if the Saṅgha wishes" is finished.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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