The book contains 19 chapters: • catechisms on the rules of the monks'
Patimokkha • similar on the nuns' rules • verse summary of origins; an action can be originated by body and/or speech, in each of the three cases with or without intention, making six origins in all; this chapter goes through all the Patimokkha rules for monks and nuns, saying which of these six are possible • in two parts: • repetitions on types of legal case involved in offences • which rules for settling disputes are to be applied to legal cases • questions on
Khandhaka • lists arranged numerically (cf.
Anguttara Nikaya) • in two parts: • beginning the recitation of the Patimokkha • exposition of reasons for rules • collection of stanzas • on legal cases • additional collection of stanzas (mainly on reproving) • on reproving • lesser collection on disputes • greater collection on disputes • kathina: the process of making up robes • Upali asks the Buddha questions, the answers being lists of five • another chapter on origins • second (
sic) collection of stanzas • "sweat-inducing stanzas": a collection of riddles (answers not given here); perhaps intended as exam questions" • in five parts: • formal acts of the sangha • reasons for rules • laying down of rules • what was laid down • nine classifications == Translations ==