and a third time. A competent and capable monk should then inform the Sangha: ‘Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen. The monk so-and-so had committed two offenses entailing suspension, both concealed for two months. “I’ve committed two offenses entailing suspension, both concealed for two months. Let me ask the Sangha for probation for two months for one of those offenses.” While on probation, he was overcome with guilt. He considered what he had done and thought, “Let me ask the Sangha for probation for two months for the other offense too.” He’s now asking the Sangha for probation for two months for that other offense.