Theravāda Vinayapiṭaka

Monks’ rules and their analysis

Monks’ Training (Sekhiya) 60

… in Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Now at that time the group of six monks taught dhamma to (someone) with a weapon in his hand … “…

“‘I will not teach dhamma to (someone) who has a weapon in his hand (and) who is not ill,’ is a training to be observed.”

Weapon means: a long-bow, a cross-bow. Dhamma should not be taught to (someone) who has a weapon in his hand (and) who is not ill … if he is the first wrong-doer.

The Sixth Division: that on hissing