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Maybe. There are two additional points I would like to make before I propose an alternative. Please keep in mind that we are dealing with the Vinaya, which is often highly technical and not read by the vast majority of Buddhists. The technical meaning of tajjanīya is, so far as I can tell, only found once in the four main Nikāyas. This means that only a few specially interested people are likely to come across this particular translation. Moreover, those specially interested people are likely to have a good background in the Suttas, enabling them to understand the broader context, that is, that all Vinayas procedures are for the purpose of correction, not to judge people harshly. They are likely to understand that it is all about compassion and kindness.

Having said this, I do appreciate your comment and your care. For this reason, I’ve tried to search for alternatives. How do you feel about the word ā€œcensureā€? This is still strong and conveys a degree of formalism, which is suitable in relation to Sanghakamma. It is also the rendering favoured by Bhikkhu Bodhi and Ajahn Ṭhānissaro. What do you think?

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