Lzh Mg Bu Pm Sk 17Laughing Loudly (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaujjagghika
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THE SUTTA ON LAUGHING LOUDLY (THE SECOND) — DUTIYAUJJAGGHIKA
Background
The Dutiyaujjagghika Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically situated among the regulations concerning conduct and discipline for monks and nuns. These are teachings that the Buddha Gotama set forth to maintain harmony and discipline within the holy community (Sangha). The suttas of the Vinaya Piṭaka are not discourses on theoretical Dharma, but rather practical guidelines helping disciples to cultivate pure conduct.
The title "Laughing Loudly" (Ujjagghika) evokes a specific situation relating to the subtle behavior of those in training. Within the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, even fundamental situations such as the manner of speaking, the expression of emotions, or the way one conducts oneself are examined with great care. A monk or nun who laughs or speaks in an unsuitable manner may affect the image of the monastic and undermine the faith of the lay community. The second occurrence (Dutiya) in the Vinaya Piṭaka generally indicates instances where a rule is repeated with variations or in reference to different cases.
Main Content
Although the specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated, based on the structure of the Pāli Vinaya Piṭaka, the Dutiyaujjagghika pertains to regulations governing the courteous conduct of members of the Sangha. In the monastic context, even small details such as the manner of laughing or speaking without vainly praising oneself or others in a superficial way are regarded as expressions of an mind not in accordance with the Dharma (asappaya-citta).
In the spirit of the Pāli Vinaya Piṭaka, behaviors such as laughing excessively loudly, speaking without solemnity, or acting in a disrespectful manner are considered conduct incompatible with the Vinaya. Such things not only hinder the spiritual development of the practitioner but also cause the lay community to lose faith. The Buddha taught that a monk or nun should maintain dignity, composure, and self-restraint in every action: in walking, standing, sitting, and lying down.
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