Ka Bu Pm Pc 77Leaving Without Giving Consent
Pāli / Sanskrit:Chandaṁadatvāgamana
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Sutta on Leaving Without Giving Consent (Chandaṁadatvāgamana)
Background
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana Sutta (Leaving Without Giving Consent) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, specifically in the Pātimokkha (the code of rules) belonging to the Khandhaka. This is a rule of discipline within the monastic community, reflecting respect in matters of governance and responsibility within the community of practitioners.
The circumstances giving rise to this rule concern a bhikkhu who departed from the monastery without informing or seeking permission from the senior monastics. This action was regarded as a lack of respect toward the community, causing disorder and disrupting communal affairs. The Blessed One took note of this and established the rule in order to maintain discipline, mutual respect, and collective responsibility within the Saṅgha.
This rule belongs to the category of Pācittiya (requiring confession and expiation), that is, an offense requiring repentance. It is among the lighter offenses compared to Pārājika (offenses of defeat) or Saṅghādisesa (offenses dealt with by formal guidance from the Saṅgha), yet it still carries significant instructional meaning.
Main Content
The rule clearly states: a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī must not depart from the monastic community without first giving consent (chanda — signifying agreement and permission). This includes leaving the place of practice, or planning an extended absence without reporting to the senior monastics or obtaining the approval of the community.
Such conduct is regarded as a lack of respect toward the community. If a bhikkhu must temporarily depart due to personal matters, illness, or other legitimate reasons, the rule requires that he clearly notify the appropriate persons, seek permission from those who govern the community, or inform someone so as to ensure cooperation and transparency.
Violation of this rule entails the need to perform repentance before the community.
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