Lzh Mi Bi Pm Pc 80Dismissing a Companion
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyikauyyojana
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The Sutta on Dismissing a Fellow Practitioner
Background
This rule belongs to the Pātimokkha section of the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically to the group of regulations concerning the conduct of bhikkhus. It is one of the basic disciplinary rules intended to maintain stability and harmony in the Sangha. Dismissing a fellow practitioner (dutiyikauyyojana) is a form of discipline applied to bhikkhus who violate regulations or behave in a manner inconsistent with the spirit of Buddhist practice.
This method is prescribed when a bhikkhu does not correct his conduct after repeated admonition, or when he violates important rules of the Sangha. This form of discipline is not permanent expulsion, but a temporary measure intended to help the bhikkhu recognize his error and have an opportunity to amend himself.
Main Content
According to the Pāli Canon, the rule on dismissing a fellow practitioner is applied in specific situations. When a bhikkhu continually violates minor regulations or fails to follow the admonitions of the Sangha, other senior monks have the authority to require him temporarily to cease certain communal activities with the Sangha until he corrects his behavior.
The important point is that this dismissal is carried out seriously, with fairness and in the presence of the whole Sangha. No one has the right to dismiss a person arbitrarily; such a decision must follow a definite procedure established by the Buddha and the elders. The final purpose is not punishment, but helping the bhikkhu recognize his fault and return to the proper path of practice.
Practical Meaning
The rule on dismissing a fellow practitioner reflects a profound Buddhist principle: discipline is a form of compassion, not cruel punishment. By temporarily suspending interactions, the Sangha creates a “healthy social pressure” that causes the bhikkhu to face the consequences of his actions. This is an effective way of nurturing one another in the community of practice.
This form of discipline teaches that unity in the community is of great value.
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