There is no offense:

if his almsbowl is lost; if his almsbowl is broken; if it is from relatives; if it is from those who have given an invitation; if it is for the benefit of someone else; if it is by means of his own property; if he is insane; if he is the first offender. The training rule on exchanging an almsbowl with fewer than five mends, the second, is finished.

Theravāda Collection on Monastic Law The Great Analysis The chapter on relinquishment The subchapter on almsbowls Storing the five tonics too long

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