Lzh Mg Bi Vb Pc 34Sending a Monastic Back from Almsround
Pāli / Sanskrit:Uyyojana
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Uyyojana Sutta: Separation from the Almsround
Context
In the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, the Uyyojana sutta (uyyojana meaning "separation, departure") is a paccaya (rule) belonging to the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha—the Code of Discipline for nuns. This rule falls within the Pācittiya section (offenses requiring confession), one of the sections of the Vinaya concerned with restraint and harmony within the monastic community.
The basis of this rule arises from practical situations encountered in communal practice—specifically, contentious incidents in which a nun was sent back from the almsround (piṇḍapāta) for unavoidable reasons. The founding Teacher of the Dharma compiled these rules in order to maintain discipline (sīla) and spiritual purity within the community of female practitioners.
Main Content
The Uyyojana rule governs the situation in which a nun must leave the almsround before entering a village to receive alms. The rule stipulates that if a nun is "sent back" (uyyojita) from the almsround group—whether because she is refused entry into the village, sent back by her guide, or for other reasons related to conduct or behavior—the matter must be handled in accordance with the proper legal procedure.
The specific content of the sutta emphasizes that sending a nun away is not a humiliating punishment, but rather a measure to protect the purity (suddhi) of the community. If a nun is sent back without following the proper procedures, or if this occurs for unjustifiable reasons, both the one who sends and the one who is sent may incur a Pācittiya offense.
This rule protects harmony within the community of nuns, preventing conflicts or frustrations that may arise during the daily almsround—a sacred activity undertaken to sustain the livelihood of female practitioners.
Practical Significance
The deeper intention of the Uyyojana sutta extends beyond its administrative particulars.
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