If the number is the same, the newly-arrived monks should do the invitation ceremony with the resident monks, or they should go outside the monastery zone while the resident monks do the invitation ceremony. If the number of newly-arrived monks is greater, they may, if they’re willing, do the invitation ceremony with the resident monks. Otherwise the resident monks should go outside the monastery zone and do the invitation ceremony there.” 16. The seeing of characteristics, etc. “It may happen that newly-arrived monks see signs and indications of resident monks: beds and benches that are made up, water for drinking and water for washing that are ready for use, yards that are well swept. As a consequence, they’re unsure whether or not there are resident monks there. Then— If they do the invitation ceremony without investigating, there’s an offense of wrong conduct. If they investigate, but don’t see anyone, and then do the invitation ceremony, there’s no offense. If they investigate, and they see someone, and then do the invitation ceremony together, there’s no offense. If they investigate, and they see someone, but then do the invitation ceremony separately, there’s an offense of wrong conduct.