Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (2) · Vol. 7 · Section 11

[11] Now at that time a certain bhikkhu was scrupulous about performing the rubbing of his back … they informed the Blessed One of this matter … "Bhikkhus, I allow the ordinary hand (puthupāṇika)."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.