Ka Bu Pm Sk 88Na kholaśirase
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na kholaśirase
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Exposition of the Na kholaśirase Sutta
Context
The Na kholaśirase Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, where the rules of practice and the governance of the community of monks and nuns are recorded. The content of the sutta concerns regulations on proper conduct for those gone forth, especially specific situations arising in daily life and practice.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is not a set of harsh and absolute laws, but guidance arising from the Buddha’s compassion and the practical needs of the community. Every rule has an originating story, illustrated by specific events that occurred when the Buddha was alive. These regulations are intended to help practitioners avoid harmful actions, protect harmony among monks and nuns, and create favorable conditions for practice.
The Na kholaśirase Sutta is part of the detailed regulations in the Pātimokkha, the basic code that bhikkhus must observe. The title "Na kholaśirase" is connected with a specific situation in the history of the Sangha, reflecting how the Buddha-Dharma took shape from practical issues.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated in the available material. However, in the context of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, this sutta regulates improper conduct related to how those gone forth behave in certain situations.
In the Theravāda tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka is divided into three major parts: the Suttavibhaṅga, which expands on the rules; the Khandhaka, dealing with communal matters; and the Parivāra, the appendix. The suttas in the Vinaya Piṭaka often revolve around three main kinds of offense: Pārājika, the gravest offenses leading to exclusion from the Sangha; Saṃghādisesa, offenses requiring action by the community; and Pācittiya, lighter offenses requiring confession.
The structure of each rule usually includes the originating event that caused the Buddha to establish the rule, the precise definition of the prohibited conduct, and exceptions or special cases. This shows that the Buddha-Dharma is not a system of strategy, but wise guidance for those with wholesome roots who wish to practice.
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