Lzh Dg Bu Pm Sk 25Laughing Loudly (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaujjagghika
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Explanation of the Sutta on Laughing Loudly for the Second Time
Background
The Dutiyaujjagghika Sutta (Laughing Loudly for the Second Time) is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, especially in the Pātimokkha section of the Pāli Canon. It is not an independent sutta in the Saṃyutta Nikāya or Dīgha Nikāya, but a disciplinary rule cited to illustrate inappropriate behavior in the monastic community.
The background of the sutta relates to events that occurred at Sāvatthī, where the Buddha often resided. The sutta records cases in which bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs did not observe the basic rules of conduct, especially concerning disrespectful actions or inappropriate mocking laughter unbefitting one who has gone forth.
Main Content
The Dutiyaujjagghika Sutta presents a specific situation involving improper loud laughter or resounding laughter (ujjagghita) during activities of practice and training. This conduct is considered under the aspect of discipline (saṅghādisesa or pācittiya, offenses requiring public correction or private confession).
Specifically, cases of loud laughter are recorded as examples of disrespectful actions that may distract meditation or disturb the minds of fellow practitioners. In particular, loud laughter may be regarded as an expression of ignorance (avijjā) or restlessness (uddhacca), factors directly opposed to the five faculties (indriya) cultivated in training.
The Vinaya Piṭaka does not merely prohibit these actions, but also explains that one in training should keep action, speech, and thought in balance. Joy should arise from serenity in the Dharma (dhammapasāda), not from mocking or unmindful laughter.
Practical Meaning
The teaching of the Dutiyaujjagghika Sutta offers profound lessons for contemporary practitioners. First, it reminds us that every action of body, speech, and mind has consequences. Loud laughter is not only a natural emotional expression, but also reflects one's state of mind.
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