17.7 Of the Order and the Purifying of Gifts

Controverted Point: That it ought not to be said that “The Order purifies gifts”.

Similar to Kv 17.5 PTS CS 17.5.1–PTS CS 17.5.2.

Theravādin: And are there not those who, having made a gift to the Order, make their offering effective?

Mahāsuññatāvādin: But does a Path, does Fruition “purify”? … .