Lzh Dg Bi Pm Ss 6Reinstating One Ejected
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ukkhittakaosāraṇa
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Scripture on Reinstating an Expelled Monk
(Ukkhittaka-osāraṇa — Vinaya Piṭaka)
Context
This scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, an important component of the Pāli Tipiṭaka. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a set of dry disciplinary rules, but an expression of a noble aim: building a Sangha that is harmonious, self-aware, and pure. The scripture “Reinstating an Expelled Monk” (Ukkhittaka-osāraṇa) concerns a subtle issue in the management of the Buddhist community: how to reinstate a monk who has been formally excluded by the Sangha from communal activities because of serious misconduct.
This context reflects the practical law of early Buddhist communities, when members violated training rules (sikkhāpada) or harmed the unity of the Sangha (Saṅgha). Exclusion from the community is not a permanent punishment, but an educational measure intended to stir self-respect and repentance.
Main Content
The scripture clearly prescribes the conditions for restoring the membership status of an excluded monk (ukkhitta-bhikkhu). The chief condition is that the monk must express genuine remorse, acknowledge his fault, and commit not to repeat it. This does not stop at words; he must also demonstrate it through clear conduct: living according to the precepts, practicing diligently according to the Dharma methods, and carrying out the steps of restoration prescribed by the Sangha.
The process of restoration is not automatic. It requires formal confirmation from the Sangha through an extended meeting (upasampadā or upasaṃpadā) or other appropriate rites. This procedure ensures that restoration is not merely formal, but truly reflects a change in the monk’s mind and actions.
The scripture also emphasizes the role of the Sangha in this process.
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