Lzh Mg Bi Pm Pc 138Disposing Feces
Pāli / Sanskrit:Tirokuṭṭuccārachaḍḍana
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THE DISCOURSE ON DISPOSING OF FECES (Tirokuṭṭuccārachaḍḍana)
Background
This discourse originates from the Vinaya Piṭaka, which records the rules of practice and communal life of the Sangha during the time of the Buddha Gotama. Specifically, it belongs to the Pātimokkha section — the foundational code of regulations for bhikkhus. The context in which the discourse was compiled concerns specific situations arising in the daily life of monastics at the monastery.
According to the Theravāda tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka is divided into three main sections: the Sutta Vibhaṅga (a detailed explanation of the rules), the Khandhaka (chapters on the organization of the Sangha), and the Parivāra (lists and summaries). The discourse on disposing of feces falls within the body of regulations pertaining to personal hygiene and environmental management within the monastic community.
Main Content
The Tirokuṭṭuccārachaḍḍana addresses the matter of disposing of waste matter — specifically, the proper elimination or disposal of impure substances. The word "tirokuṭṭu" means "three gaps" or remote areas, while "cārachaḍḍana" pertains to the act of removing or depositing something in a place.
The Buddha set forth specific guidelines on how impure substances are to be disposed of in such a way as to cause no disturbance to the community, no encroachment upon the shared living environment, and no violation of the spirit of respect and purity. Bhikkhus are required to carry out this activity discreetly, so as not to pollute the principal areas of communal life or places of sacred use, such as the meditation hall and the refectory.
The specific regulation emphasizes that such matters must be attended to in separate, secluded areas, away from the quarters where the monastics reside together. This reflects the principle of safeguarding communal hygiene, respecting the shared space of the Sangha, and practicing mindful care in daily activities so as to maintain a wholesome living environment.
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