The Impact of Pāṭimokkha Rules on Monastic Life
Unlike the *Sutta*, once any rule of the *Pāṭimokkha* has been set down, it will affect the daily life of all monks. If any monk breaks it, he must admit for his offence. Therefore, it is hard to imag
… monk who breaks these rules must confess to the offense, which underscores the importance of these guidelines. Only the Lord Buddha had the unique authority to institute new rules, ensuring widespread acceptan…