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Pāli / Sanskrit:Capucapukāraka
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Explanation of the Capucapukāraka Scripture (The Scripture on Chewing Sounds)
Background
The Capucapukāraka Scripture (Capucapu-kāraka, provisionally translated as “The Scripture on Chewing Sounds”) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Pāli Canon of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. This scripture records disciplinary regulations related to eating and drinking, especially the way food is chewed by bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs in the Buddhist Sangha.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a collection of formal rules; it also reflects carefulness and mindfulness in every daily action of the practitioner. Each rule has its origin in specific situations that occurred, in which Buddha Gotama directly gave guidance or established a regulation in order to maintain order, harmonize the Sangha, and provide spiritual instruction.
Main Content
The Capucapukāraka Scripture concerns noises, the sounds of chewing while monastics eat and drink. According to the principles of practice in Theravāda Buddhism, a bhikkhu should perform every action with consideration, mindfulness, and respect. Eating and drinking are among the opportunities for cultivating mindfulness (sati).
The regulation in this scripture may include guidance on chewing food gently, not making loud noises, not disturbing fellow practitioners, and observing the principle of moderation (bhojane mattaññutā). Restraining the sound of chewing reflects respect for the monastic community and the practice of mindfulness in each moment of life.
The Vinaya Piṭaka, including this scripture, often records inappropriate conduct, such as chewing too loudly or chewing with an open mouth, followed by the Buddha’s guidance on how to amend oneself. These rules are not for punishment, but to support monastics in developing self-discipline (dama) and preserving harmony in the Sangha.
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