Vinaya — Regras dos Monges (Bhikkhu Vibhaṅga) — Licking the hand

1Origin story
At one time the Buddha was staying at Sāvatthī in the Jeta Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s Monastery. At that time the monks from the group of six were licking their hands while eating. …

2Final ruling
“‘I will not lick my hand while eating,’ this is how you should train.”

3One should not lick one’s hand while eating. If a monk, out of disrespect, licks his hand while eating, he commits an offense of wrong conduct.

4Non-offenses
There is no offense: if it is unintentional; if he is not mindful; if he does not know; if he is sick; if there is an emergency; if he is insane; if he is the first offender.

5The second training rule is finished.