Lzh Dg Bu Pm As 5Further Penalty
Pāli / Sanskrit:Tassapāpiyasikā
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Commentary on the Tassapāpiyasikā Sutta
(The Scripture on Further Penalty)
Background
The Tassapāpiyasikā Sutta (Tassapāpiyasikā Dhamma) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, specifically within the Bhikkhu Pātimokkha, the code of practice for bhikkhus. This scripture is presented in the context of building Sangha discipline and reflects complex situations in which a bhikkhu violates not only once, but in a repeated or aggravated manner.
In the Vinaya Piṭaka, rules are not arbitrary punishment but educational means that help the Sangha maintain purity and harmony. This scripture specifically handles cases of “further penalty,” when an offense is not immediately corrected and the Sangha community may apply additional disciplinary measures.
Main Content
The Tassapāpiyasikā Sutta concerns the principle for dealing with bhikkhus who continue to commit faults or refuse to follow the admonition of the Sangha. The specific content of this scripture has not yet been fully translated, but based on the context of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, “further penalty” usually relates to measures such as parivāsa, temporary probation; mānatta, a period of discipline or service; or abbhāna, public reinstatement after correction.
The core principle is that when a bhikkhu commits a fault and is first instructed by the Sangha but still does not amend his conduct, or even repeats the violation, the community may apply progressive disciplinary measures. This is not punishment, but an opportunity for the monastic to recognize the seriousness of the action and create the conditions for true repentance.
The scripture emphasizes that discipline must be carried out publicly, fairly, and with the agreement of the community. No one has the right to apply penalties privately; that is the responsibility of the whole Sangha.
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