Lzh Mg Bi Pm Pd 6Asking for Curd
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dadhiviññāpana
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The Dadhiviññāpana Sutta: On Asking for Curd
Background
The Dadhiviññāpana (the rule on asking for curd) is a Vinaya regulation from the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. It is recorded in the Pācittiya section (those offenses requiring confession), which preserves detailed rules concerning minor actions that require correction in the life of the monastic community.
The context in which this rule arose relates to historical events within the early community of monastics. At that time, bhikkhus had to sustain themselves by going on almsround—asking for food from laypeople. However, proper food (rice) was not always available; sometimes only supplementary foods were on hand, such as dadhi (curd), a fermented or sour preparation that was well regarded, or other forms of soured milk.
This rule records a specific situation: bhikkhus engaged in the act of asking for more, or sought to obtain these foods outside the prescribed manner, or acted in a way inconsistent with the spirit of the practice. From this occasion, the Buddha promulgated a rule to regulate such behavior.
Main Content
In accordance with the general spirit of the Pācittiya regulations, the Dadhiviññāpana addresses the matter of how a bhikkhu should conduct himself when asking for or receiving supplementary foods. The rule stipulates that monastics should not actively solicit curd or similar items from donors, unless they are invited or such things are offered voluntarily.
At the heart of this regulation is instruction in humility (khanti) and non-greed (anabhijjhā). A bhikkhu who is genuinely practicing should accept what is naturally offered, rather than seeking out preferred or valuable items. Actively asking for curd is regarded as a subtle form of ethical transgression—not on account of any grave action, but because of an inappropriate motivation or attitude.
Should a bhikkhu commit this offense, he must perform the Pācittiya confession: acknowledging his fault before another bhikkhu or before the Saṅgha, requesting absolution, and then reminding himself not to repeat the transgression.
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