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Pāli / Sanskrit:Paṭiññātakaraṇa
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Explanation of the Paṭiññātakaraṇa Sutra (The Sutra on Admission)
Background
The Paṭiññātakaraṇa Sutra belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravada Buddhist tradition, in the Khandaka section. These are detailed regulations concerning participation in the Sangha and formal rites related to ordination.
During the period when the Buddha was still alive, bhikkhus who wished to enter the Sangha did not have a clear administrative procedure. At first, recognition by the Buddha or senior disciples was sufficient. However, as the Sangha expanded and became more complex, it became necessary to establish formal, transparent procedures recognized by the community. This sutra records the regulations on “admission” (paṭiññāta), that is, the formal acceptance of a person into the Sangha through prescribed steps.
“Paṭiññātakaraṇa” means “the carrying out of admission” or “the method of recognition.” This is the legal foundation (Vinaya) to ensure that those who enter the Sangha have had their identity verified, have no legal obstacles (āvaraṇa), and have formally committed themselves to the Buddha’s Dharma.
Main Content
This sutra presents the procedure of admission through confirmation by the Sangha. First, the person wishing to go forth must honestly declare their condition before the Sangha: whether they have a family, spouse, or children; whether they are in debt or have unfulfilled legal obligations; whether they are enslaved or free. This declaration is not for exclusion, but for openness and transparency.
Next comes examination (ārabbha). Mature bhikkhus must carefully consider whether the applicant is suitable. According to the Vinaya, certain persons are not permitted to go forth: children under fifteen, those with dangerous contagious diseases, those without permission from parents or masters, those in debt, or those under arrest warrant.
Finally comes “paṭiññāta,” formal recognition.
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