Lzh Mg Bi Pm Pc 59Leaving Without Giving Consent
Pāli / Sanskrit:Chandaṁadatvāgamana
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Commentary on the Chandaṁadatvāgamana Sutta (Leaving Without Giving Consent)
Background
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, an important part of the Early Buddhist teachings. The Vinaya Piṭaka records the rules of practice that the Buddha established for the monastic community of monks and nuns, in order to maintain discipline and harmony within the Sangha. Monastic rules such as these are not arbitrary punishments, but rather guidelines that arose from specific situations in the early history of Buddhist practice.
This sutta addresses the matter of departing from the monastic community without seeking permission from senior monks or nuns, or from the Buddha. This is a point of Vinaya study that reflects the fundamental principles of monastic discipline: respect, orderliness, and mutual responsibility within the community.
Main Content
According to the tradition of the Pāli Vinaya Piṭaka, when a monk or nun departs from the community (the assembly), or even leaves a communal dwelling, without informing or seeking the consent of their guides, such an act is regarded as one of disrespect. Chandaṁadatvā (chandaṁ adatvā) means "without giving consent" or "without receiving approval," while āgamana means "coming" or "going forth."
This rule reflects the understanding that within the Sangha community, members are not entirely independent individuals. They exist within a network of practice relationships, in which each person bears responsibilities toward the others. When a monk or nun departs without informing their guides or those who directly care for them, this may cause concern, affect the stability of the community, and weaken bonds of mutual trust.
The Vinaya Piṭaka records that such actions may lead to the need to undertake certain corrective measures (pātimokkha) or particular acts of confession and repentance, depending on the circumstances and the motivation behind the action.
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