Lzh Mg Bi Vb Pc 14Leaving Furniture Outside
Pāli / Sanskrit:Mañcasanthārana
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The Mañcasanthārana Sutta: Leaving Sleeping Requisites Outside
Background
The Mañcasanthārana belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, within the section on Pācittiya offenses (offenses of lesser gravity than Saṅghādisesa). This portion of the Vinaya governs the daily conduct of bhikkhus within the Sangha. The title "Leaving Sleeping Requisites Outside" (Mañcasanthārana) concerns the proper management of dwelling furnishings, in particular beds (mañca) and mats or mattresses (āsana) within the monastery.
This rule was recorded in order to address practical situations arising among newly ordained bhikkhus during their training. In the time of the Buddha, within the context of communal monastic life, the use of shared Sangha property (saṅghika) required specific regulations so as to prevent conflict, dispute, and distraction from the practice of training.
A Pācittiya offense is a breach of the lighter rules of conduct, requiring a bhikkhu to confess the transgression (pāpitiya) before the Sangha and to perform appropriate expiation. Such offenses do not cause a bhikkhu to lose his status as a monk, but if left unaddressed they create spiritual obstruction and mental disturbance.
Principal Content
The Mañcasanthārana rule stipulates that a bhikkhu may not leave bedding and sleeping requisites—such as mats, pillows, and blankets—outside his hut or dwelling quarters for an undue length of time without proper justification. If a bhikkhu leaves such articles outdoors, away from his lodging, without authorization from the one responsible for their care, or without a specific and appropriate purpose (such as airing them in the sun for the purpose of disinfection), this constitutes an irresponsible attitude toward communal property.
The essential reason for this rule is to protect shared property from damage caused by rain, insects, or unexpected changes in weather. In the context of a community of monastics living together, the responsible care of communal property is an expression of respect and adherence to the principles of communal life. It is likewise a practice of diligence (appamāda) and mindfulness in even the smallest of daily activities.
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