Lzh Dg Bu Pm Pc 69Living With an Ejected Monastic
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ukkhittasambhoga
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Explanation of the Ukkhittasambhoga Sutra
Living Together with an Expelled Monastic
Background
The Ukkhittasambhoga sutra is part of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the sacred collection that establishes the precepts and discipline for the monastic community. The term “ukkhitta” means “expelled” or “set aside,” while “sambhoga” refers to forms of living together such as sharing goods, food, and lodging.
This sutra is recorded as taking place when the Buddha was at the Western Park together with tens of thousands in the monastic assembly. In the early period of the Dharma, the matter of Sangha discipline became urgent when members failed to observe the precepts or proper conduct. The regulations for dealing with monastics who committed violations were intended to protect the purity of the community and strengthen the shared spirit of study and practice.
Main Content
This sutra deals with the situation in which a monastic has been expelled from the Sangha (ukkhepaniya-kamma) because of violations of the precepts. The question is: are other monastics permitted to live together with this person and share the necessities of daily life?
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, when a monastic is declared expelled, this is not a permanent punishment but a corrective measure (parivāsa). During this period, however, the expelled person must undergo a certain separation. The sutra clearly states that other monastics should not eat together, dwell in the same lodging, or share utensils with the expelled person. This is to create humane pressure encouraging that person to repent sincerely and reform their conduct.
At the same time, the sutra does not forbid basic acts of kindness, such as teaching, admonishing, or supporting the person on the path back to practice. This separation is measured and purposeful, not cruel or hateful treatment.
Practical Meaning
The rule on living together with an expelled monastic reflects a profound Buddhist principle: the balance between compassion and discipline.
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