If the Sangha does the invitation ceremony by means of three statements, we won’t finish before the threat manifests. If the Sangha is ready, it should do the invitation ceremony by means of two statements.’ Or, ‘If the Sangha is ready, it should do the invitation ceremony by means of one statement.’ Or, ‘If the Sangha is ready, it should do the invitation ceremony in groups according to the year of seniority.’” 22. The cancellation of the invitation At that time the monks from the group of six invited correction while having unconfessed offenses. “You shouldn’t invite correction if you have unconfessed offenses. If you do, you commit an offense of wrong conduct. If anyone invites correction with an unconfessed offense, you should get their permission and then accuse them of an offense.” Soon afterwards, when asked for permission, the monks from the group of six refused to give it. “If anyone doesn’t give their permission, you should cancel their invitation. And it should be done like this.