Lzh Dg Bi Pm Pc 173Annoying a Resident Who Arrives Later
Pāli / Sanskrit:Annoying a resident who arrives later
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Commentary on the Sutra of Annoying a Monastic Who Arrives Later
Background
This sutra belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, the teaching on the discipline of the Sangha. The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled to maintain harmony and dignity in the monastic community, and to educate disciples regarding actions that are not in accord with the Dharma.
This sutra identifies a specific violation: when a monk or bhikkhunī newly arrives at a dwelling place, such as a monastery, vihāra, or temporary lodging, those monastics already residing there must not act or speak in ways that disturb the newcomer, that is, cause inconvenience or negatively affect the one who has newly arrived. This is one of the detailed regulations intended to protect the environment of practice and to respect the privacy and comfort of each member of the Sangha.
Main Content
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, disturbing a monastic who arrives later is considered a significant violation in Sangha discipline. This may include acts such as making noise, intruding into private space, imposing heavy duties, or showing an unkind attitude toward the newcomer.
This rule reflects a basic principle in the Buddhadharma: kindness (mettā), wholesome action (kusala kamma), and mutual respect. A healthy community of practice is built on care and benevolence. When a monastic newly arrives, that person may still be adapting to the new environment and may be facing physical or psychological difficulties. Therefore, the resident monastics have the responsibility to create favorable conditions for the newcomer, not to act in ways that create obstacles or inconvenience.
Violation of this regulation is handled according to disciplinary procedure, depending on the degree of the violation, whether as Dukkaṭa, a light offense, or Pācittiya, an offense requiring confession. This is not a Pārājika, an offense of defeat, but a violation of conduct and communal living.
Practical Meaning
This sutra teaches us that the Buddhist Sangha is not only a community with formal rules, but also a family of great compassion.
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