Ka Bu Pm Pd 3Receiving Food From Designated Families
Pāli / Sanskrit:Tatiyapāṭidesanīya
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Tatiyapāṭidesanīya Rule — Receiving Food from Designated Families
Context
The Tatiyapāṭidesanīya rule belongs to the Vinaya Pitaka in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, specifically the Patimokkha, the fundamental code of the Sangha. This text records regulations concerning the receiving of food and the management of almsfood sources for bhikkhus.
The content of Tatiyapāṭidesanīya reflects the historical context of the Buddha's lifetime, when the Sangha was growing and specific rules were needed to maintain discipline, including the management of food. The appearance of this rule shows that in early Buddhism, practical matters such as the manner of receiving food offerings from certain families were carefully considered by the Buddha and the leading disciples, to ensure the purity of monastic alms practice.
Main Content
Tatiyapāṭidesanīya provides that bhikkhus may receive food from families that have been designated in advance, but must follow certain conditions and limitations. This is not absolute freedom in choosing places for alms, but a system wisely regulated.
The rule states that a bhikkhu may not arbitrarily change the families from whom he takes meals, or seek alms in places not permitted. If he does so, this is not a violation of the Parajikas, the most serious prohibitions, or the Sanghadisesas, offenses requiring confession before the Sangha, but a Pāṭidesanīya, a rule requiring public declaration before the Sangha. Pāṭidesanīya means "to be publicly reported or acknowledged."
The purpose of this regulation is to prevent actions that could harm the reputation of the Sangha or create difficulty in alms practice. It also protects offering families from unruly bhikkhus or inappropriate conduct.
Practical Meaning
Tatiyapāṭidesanīya is not merely an administrative rule.
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