At that time the monks canceled the nuns’ observance-day ceremony and their invitation ceremony; they directed them, gave them instructions, got permission from them to correct them, accused them of offenses, and reminded them of offenses. They told the Buddha. “A monk may cancel the observance-day ceremony of a nun. If he does, it’s valid, and there’s no offense for him. A monk may cancel the invitation ceremony of a nun. If he does, it’s valid, and there’s no offense for him. A monk may direct a nun. If he does, it’s valid,