Lzh Mg Bu Pm Pc 15Leaving Bedding Outside
Pāli / Sanskrit:Seyyasanthārana
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The Discourse on Leaving Bedding Outside (Seyyasanthārana)
Background
The rule concerning leaving bedding outside is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of Theravāda Buddhism, specifically within the Pātimokkha (the fundamental code of discipline). It forms part of the detailed regulations governing the daily life of the Sangha, intended to protect the monastic community from actions that might give rise to disputes or undermine the faith of the lay community.
This rule falls within the regulations concerning the responsibility of Sangha members to care for communal property, particularly basic requisites such as beds and mattresses (seyyā) and other accessories. The circumstances that gave rise to this rule are connected to specific situations encountered by the disciples of the Buddha in the course of communal practice, when it became necessary to manage shared property in a proper and reasonable manner.
Main Content
The rule of Seyyasanthārana stipulates that members of the Sangha must not leave beds, mattresses, or other bedding outdoors without a legitimate reason. If left outside for an extended period, such articles will be damaged by the weather, by rain and sun, by insects, and by other natural agents.
Specifically, this rule belongs to the category of Pācittiya (rules the transgression of which requires confession and expiation), which represents one of the lighter disciplinary rules within the Vinaya system, yet nonetheless carries considerable constructive significance. When a member of the Sangha leaves bedding outside for too long, he or she must confess this offence before another bhikkhu or bhikkhunī, as appropriate to one's gender.
The deeper purpose of this rule is not merely to protect the material property of the Sangha, but also to cultivate in each individual the qualities of care and conscientiousness, respect for communal property, and personal responsibility within the community of practice.
Practical Significance
Within the context of Theravāda Buddhist practice, this rule reflects the fundamental principle of mindfulness (sati) with regard to even the smallest details of daily life.
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