BUDDHIST MONASTIC CODE I

The Alcoholic Drink Chapter Chapter 8.6Perception as to whether the shared ownership has actually been rescinded is not amitigating factor here (see Pc 4).The K/Commentary notes that this rule applies not only to robe-cloth, but also tobowls as well. None of the other texts mention this point, but — given that bowlsplaced under shared ownership are mentioned under NP 21, and that there isnothing in the Vibhaṅga to indicate that this arrangement is different for bowls thanit is for cloth — the Great Standards could be cited to support the K/Commentaryhere.Non-offenses. There is no offense in using an item placed under shared ownershipif the shared ownership has been rescinded or if one makes use of the item on trust.The factors for legitimately taking an item on trust are as follows (Mv.VIII.19.1):1) The other person is a friend.2) He/she is an intimate.3) He/she has spoken of the matter. (According to the Commentary, thismeans that he/she has said, "You may take any of my property you want.")4) He/she is still alive.5) One knows that he/she will be pleased at one's taking it.These factors are discussed in detail under Pr 2.The K/Commentary's analysis of the factors involved in committing an offenseunder this rule suggests that when an item placed under shared ownership is takenon trust, the shared ownership is automatically rescinded, and the item reverts tothe status of extra cloth or an extra bowl, as the case may be.Summary: Making use of cloth or a bowl stored under shared ownership — unlessthe shared ownership has been rescinded or one is taking the item on trust — is apācittiya offense.60. Should any bhikkhu hide (another) bhikkhu's bowl, robe,sitting cloth, needle box, or belt — or have it hidden — even as ajoke, it is to be confessed.This is another rule that comes from some members of the group of six teasing thechildren in the group of seventeen. The factors for the full offense are three.Object: any of the requisites mentioned in the rule, belonging to a bhikkhu. Robehere means any piece of robe material measuring at least four by eightfingerbreadths, except for sitting cloths, which are mentioned separately. Needlebox covers not only cases containing needles (see Pc 86) but also empty ones. Anyrequisite not mentioned in the rule but belonging to a bhikkhu is grounds for adukkaṭa, as is any requisite belonging to a person who is not a bhikkhu.371