Lzh Dg Bi Pm Ss 16Renouncing the Training
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sikkhaṁpaccācikkhaṇa
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Scripture on Renouncing the Training
(Sikkhaṁpaccācikkhaṇa Sutta)
Context
This scripture originates in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, specifically in the rules governing the community of bhikṣus. It deals with an important practical matter: what happens when a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī decides to renounce the training (sikkha) they have vowed to observe.
In the context of an ancient monastic community, renouncing the training is not merely a private matter but has clear legal consequences. It is an official act that must be confirmed and publicly recognized. The scripture sets out the procedure and conditions by which a renunciant may lawfully leave their state of purity.
Main Content
The scripture teaches that a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī may renounce the training (sikkhaṁ paccācikkhati) by publicly declaring their intention before the Sangha (the religious community). This renunciation is regarded as an official act when witnessed by elders or authorized persons. Once the declaration has been clearly spoken, that person is no longer bound by the bhikkhu precepts (bhikṣu-sīla) or bhikkhunī precepts (bhikṣuṇī-sīla).
The scripture emphasizes that this process is not secret or silent. It must be public and attested, so that the community clearly knows who is no longer keeping the training of the Buddha Dharma. This ensures the legal clarity of the Sangha and the authenticity of personal decisions.
The act of renouncing the training itself is regarded as possible — it is not an error or suffering that must be hidden. However, what matters is that the manner of carrying it out must follow the regulations of the Vinaya Piṭaka, not be sudden or not publicly known.
Practical Meaning
For those practicing the Buddha Dharma, this scripture has profound meaning concerning the seriousness of the training. It is not a trivial matter or something that may be done carelessly.
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