Confession 127

Origin Story

At that time, the bhikkhunīs ordained women in debt. … “I now lay down a precept for the bhikkhunīs, all as explained above in ‘ordaining a female bondservant’. From now on, this precept should be recited thus:

Final Ruling

‘If a bhikkhunī ordains a woman in debt, it’s a pācittiya.’”

Explanations

If she thinks about it, … when the formal act with a motion as fourth is finished, also as explained above.

If (the candidate) says: “After I’ve gone forth, I’ll repay the debt,” and she ordains her, the offense isn’t committed.