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

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 bowls while eating. …

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

3One should not lick one’s bowl while eating. If a monk, out of disrespect, licks his bowl 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 only a little food remains and he eats it after collecting it in one place and then licking it; if there is an emergency; if he is insane; if he is the first offender.

5The third training rule is finished.