Lzh Mi Bi Pm Pc 119Ekato viśuddhā
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ekato viśuddhā
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EXPLANATION OF THE EKATO VIŚUDDHĀ SUTTA
Background
The Ekato Viśuddhā Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, among the ethical rules of the Sangha. The rules in the Vinaya Piṭaka were established by the Buddha to protect the purity of the fourfold assembly, especially to maintain the internal discipline of the Sangha.
The word “Ekato” means “from one side” or “one-sided,” while “Viśuddhā” (Pāli: visuddha) means “pure” or “clean.” The title points to the principle of purity from one side only, related to rules concerning integrity and avoiding deception or suggestiveness in the actions of bhikkhus.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this is one of the provisions or injunctions intended to prevent conduct that could damage the honor or trustworthiness of the Sangha in relation to the worldly community. Theravāda Buddhism values the outward image of monastics as a means of teaching the Dharma and planting faith.
Main Content
The Ekato Viśuddhā Sutta concerns the principle of preserving purity in each specific action. Bhikkhus must avoid conduct that could arouse suspicion, including acts that are not direct offenses but could still cause misunderstanding or cause others to lose trust.
The Buddha emphasized that purity is not only formal compliance with prohibitions, but also includes awareness that avoids confusing situations. A true monastic must be “pure from one side,” that is, not only pure in actions, but also clean in intention and speech.
This rule is closely related to the paccaya, the conditions of a monastic. It is not a rigid prohibition, but guidance for bhikkhus to cultivate themselves according to noble ethics, thereby maintaining the respect of the world toward the Sangha. This also relates to the concept of “loka-sammati,” worldly acceptance, an important factor for the Buddha Dharma to spread widely.
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