Ka Bu Pm Sk 40Receiving Respectfully
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa
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Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa Sutta: Receiving Respectfully
Background
Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa (receiving respectfully) is part of the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka records the rules of life and discipline of the Sangha from the time when the Buddha was still alive. This discourse belongs to the Khandhaka, the section related to matters of collective management in the monastic community.
The word “Sakkacca” means careful, respectful, firm; “Paṭiggahaṇa” means receiving or accepting. In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, these are guidelines about how members of the Sangha should receive and handle matters, decisions, or teachings from senior bhikkhus. This reflects an important aspect of monastic life: an attitude of respect and mindfulness in every action.
Main Content
This discourse addresses an indispensable principle in the Buddhist monastic community: receiving instructions and decisions mindfully and respectfully. This is not merely a matter of external politeness, but an expression of a deep attitude of practice.
According to the Theravāda tradition, receiving (Paṭiggahaṇa) in the activities of the Sangha must be done with wholehearted attention (sakkacca). This applies to receiving regulations, Dharma talks, or decisions made in formal meetings of the Sangha. This attitude helps ensure that the Buddha’s teachings are protected and transmitted accurately, without being distorted through lack of mindfulness or personal friction.
The discourse emphasizes that a bhikkhu should receive instructions from those longer established in the path or from the Sangha with full mindfulness. This includes listening carefully, understanding the meaning correctly, and carrying it out precisely. It is the foundation for maintaining discipline and consistency in practice.
Practical Meaning
In the context of modern practice, the principle of sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa has profound meaning.
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