The Lesser Chapter, Part 1
ฉบับแปลอังกฤษ · Volume 6 · Page 92
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At one time the Buddha was staying at Kosambī in Ghosita’s Monastery. At this time Venerable Channa had committed an offense, but refused to make amends for it. The monks of few desires complained and criticized him, “How can Venerable Channa commit an offense, but refuse to make amends for it?” They told the Buddha. Soon afterwards the Buddha had the Sangha gathered and questioned the monks: “Is it true, monks, that Channa is acting like this?” “It’s true, sir.” The Buddha rebuked him, “It’s not suitable … How can Channa commit an offense, but refuse to make amends for it? This will affect people’s confidence …” After rebuking him … he gave a teaching and addressed the monks: “Well then, the Sangha should do a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense, prohibiting him from living with the Sangha. And this is how it should be done. First you should accuse the monk Channa. He should then be reminded of what he has done, before he’s charged with an offense. A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha: ‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen. This monk Channa has committed an offense, but refuses to make amends for it. If the Sangha is ready, it should do a legal procedure of ejection against the monk Channa for not making amends for an offense, prohibiting him from living with the Sangha. This is the motion.

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