Lzh Mg Bi Pm Pj 8Siding With One Ejected
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ukkhittānuvattikā
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Ukkhittānuvattikā Sutta: An Exposition According to the Pāli Vinaya
Background
Ukkhittānuvattikā (Following One Who Has Been Expelled) is an important disciplinary rule in the Pāli Vinaya Piṭaka, belonging to the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha (the rules of discipline for bhikkhunīs—nuns). This rule addresses the matter of supporting and siding with those monks or nuns who have been expelled from the Saṅgha community on disciplinary grounds.
The historical context of this rule arose from cases of conflict or confrontation within the monastic community, when certain members failed to abide by the training rules established by the Buddha. In order to protect the integrity of the Saṅgha, Theravāda Buddhism instituted disciplinary measures, including the temporary or permanent expulsion of those who committed violations.
Principal Content
This rule stipulates that if a bhikkhunī (or bhikkhu) is expelled from the Saṅgha community due to a serious transgression, then any bhikkhunī who deliberately follows, supports, or assists that expelled person—without the consent of the community—shall likewise be subject to equivalent disciplinary consequences.
The term "ukkhitta" means "one who has been removed" or "one who has been driven out," while "anuvattikā" means "those who follow" or "those who support." This rule is intended to prevent the formation of factions within the Saṅgha, factions that could cause division or undermine the unity of the community.
This rule is also applied with a degree of flexibility. If the expelled person shows genuine remorse and is willing to accept the necessary corrections, the community may consider readmission. However, during the period of expulsion, anyone who hastily offers support or takes up that person's cause is regarded as having committed an offense.
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