Lzh Mg Bu Vb As 5Further Penalty
Pāli / Sanskrit:Tassapāpiyasikā
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Commentary on the Tassapāpiyasikā Sutta (Further Penalty)
Background
The Tassapāpiyasikā belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of Theravāda Buddhism, within the section known as the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga (the Analysis of the Rules for Bhikkhunīs). This section records the regulations concerning more serious violations committed by nuns, together with the corresponding consequences and measures for their resolution.
The context in which this text is applied is closely connected to the historical formation of the monastic community in Buddhism. When the Blessed One permitted women to go forth and receive full ordination as bhikkhunīs, he laid down prohibitions and penalties to maintain discipline within the monastic community. These regulations were recorded in detail in the Vinaya Piṭaka to guide the resolution of disputes and to uphold the spirit of pure practice.
Principal Content
The Tassapāpiyasikā deals with cases of transgression for which a lighter penalty (jāti, a minor censure) is insufficient. These are acts regarded as "yet more blameworthy" (pāpiyasikā), requiring a heavier penalty in order to safeguard the purity of the monastic community.
Offences falling within this category commonly involve conduct that is repeated in nature, deliberate in character, or productive of more serious consequences. For example, if a bhikkhunī continues to transgress the prohibitions despite having been admonished, or if she deliberately engages in conduct harmful to the community, the Tassapāpiyasikā penalty is to be applied. This penalty may include the suspension of certain rights or other corrective measures appropriate to the nature of the transgression.
The Vinaya Piṭaka stipulates clearly that any penalty must be applied openly, impartially, and in accordance with the procedures established by the Blessed One. This ensures that there is no arbitrariness or injustice in the conduct of disciplinary proceedings.
Practical Significance
In the context of contemporary practice, the Tassapāpiyasikā reminds us of the importance of self-discipline and of respect for ethical principles.
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