Vinaykathā

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (2) · Vol. 7 · Section 335

[335] "Bhikkhus, he should be appointed in this way. First, the bhikkhu should be asked. Having asked him, a competent and capable bhikkhu should inform the Saṅgha: 'Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. If it is the right time for the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should appoint the bhikkhu named so-and-so as supervisor of novices (sāmaṇerapesaka). This is the motion (ñatti). 'Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. The Saṅgha appoints the bhikkhu named so-and-so as supervisor of novices. Whichever venerable one approves of the appointment of the bhikkhu named so-and-so as supervisor of novices, let him remain silent; whoever does not approve, let him speak. 'The bhikkhu named so-and-so has been appointed by the Saṅgha as supervisor of novices. It is approved by the Saṅgha; therefore it is silent. Thus do I hold it.'" The third recitation section (bhāṇavāra) is finished. The Senāsana Khandhaka, the sixth, is finished. ______________ Its summary (uddāna):

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