Lzh Mg Bu Pm Sk 14Well-Covered (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna
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Exposition of the Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna Sutta (The Second Sutta on Being Well-Covered)
Background
The Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka within the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, which preserves the rules of practice for the Buddhist monastic community. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the foundation of ethics and collective discipline for those who have gone forth in renunciation following the Buddha.
This sutta is connected with regulations concerning "covering" or "concealing" — an important concept within the Vinaya Piṭaka. The word "suppaṭicchanna" (well-covered) speaks not only of a physical action but also relates to the way monastics conduct themselves, dress, and maintain ethical propriety within society. This is the second time (dutiya) that this subject is reiterated, indicating the urgency of recollecting and practicing this rule.
The historical context shows that the Buddha and his disciples were frequently in contact with the wider community. Therefore, the manner of respectful conduct in appearance and behavior became an important means of teaching, contributing to the establishment of confidence in the Dharma.
Main Content
Within the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the rule of "being well-covered" refers to the requirement that monastics maintain a humble and dignified appearance. This includes: wearing the robe (kāsāya) in the proper manner, covering the parts of the body so as not to draw undue attention or give offense against the norms of society.
This rule is not a matter of aesthetic standards, but rather reflects a profound understanding of human psychology. Those who have gone forth in renunciation have abandoned sensual pleasures, and their manner of dress and conduct must stand as living testimony to that fact. When a monk or nun is not "well-covered," this may:
1. Arouse curiosity or sensual desire in those who behold them
2. Diminish confidence in the Dharma among the faithful
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