Lzh Mg Bi Pm Pc 57Disrespect
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anādariya
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Sutta on Anādariya – Disrespect
Background
The Anādariya Sutta (disrespect) is one of the disciplinary regulations belonging to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, found within the Pātimokkha — the list of training rules that monks are required to observe. This text is recorded in the Mahāvibhaṅga (the detailed analysis) of the Vinaya, the section governing actions and attitudes that are inappropriate within the monastic community.
The basis of this sutta arises from specific situations in the early monastic community, when the Buddha and his disciples recognized that disrespect is not merely a matter of individual attitude but also profoundly affects communal harmony and the development of the Dharma.
Main Content
The regulation concerning anādariya (a-nā-da-ri-ya) centers on actions or attitudes that express a lack of reverence, particularly toward the Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha, and the instructions of one's teacher. Within the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this sutta is not an independent offense in itself but rather a characteristic element of many forms of improper conduct.
Specifically, disrespect is described as occurring when a monk or a nun does not carry out actions with mindful attention, does not heed advice and counsel, does not conform to the collective rules, or responds rudely toward those who are worthy of respect. This may manifest through such actions as failing to offer proper greetings, opposing the instructions of one's teacher, or behaving disrespectfully toward the scriptures and teachings.
The sutta emphasizes that respect (ādariya) is a fundamental value within the Sangha. It is the acknowledgment of the worth and authority of the Dharma, of the senior monastics, and of those brethren who have greater experience. Disrespect is regarded as conduct that creates bitterness for oneself, since it leads to the loss of opportunities for learning, the loss of support from the community, and the loss of progress in one's practice.
Practical Significance
This regulation is not solely concerned with formal discipline but also with cultivating a wholesome attitude of mind for the life of practice.
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