The Lesser Chapter, Part 2
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If the restroom is dirty, he should clean it. If the wiping-stick container is full, he should discard the wiping sticks. If the restroom is dirty, he should sweep it. If the area surrounding the restroom is dirty, he should sweep it. If the yard is dirty, he should sweep it. If the gatehouse is dirty, he should sweep it. If there’s no water in the restroom ablutions pot, he should fill it. This is the proper conduct in regard to restrooms.”

11. Discussion of the proper conduct toward a preceptor At that time the students were not conducting themselves properly toward their preceptors. The monks of few desires complained and criticized them, “How can the students not conduct themselves properly toward their preceptors?” They told the Buddha. Soon afterwards he had the Sangha gathered and questioned the monks: “Is it true, monks, that the students are not conducting themselves properly toward their preceptors?” “It’s true, sir.” … The Buddha rebuked them … “How can they act like this? This will affect people’s confidence …” After rebuking them … the Buddha gave a teaching and addressed the monks: “Well then, I’ll lay down the proper conduct for a student toward his preceptor.

A student should conduct himself properly toward his preceptor. This is the proper conduct:

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