Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 1Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
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An Explanation of the Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma Sutta
Background
This sutta appears in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, especially among the regulations related to the life of practice of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. The Vinaya Piṭaka records the rules governing the monastic community that the Buddha established in order to protect the Buddhist path and maintain pure conduct within the community.
The title "Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma" (in a hybrid Pāli-Sanskrit form) means "We shall dwell in a place that is not too noisy" or "We shall guide toward a place sufficiently quiet." This is a practical instruction about choosing a dwelling place and environment for practice for those gone forth. In the context of the Theravāda Vinaya, rules about residence are not only material matters, but are also related to calmness of mind and favorable conditions for studying and practicing the Dharma.
Main Content
The sutta speaks of the principle of choosing a suitable living environment for one gone forth. In the spirit of the Vinaya Piṭaka, bhikkhus should avoid places that are overly crowded, noisy, or filled with factors that disturb the mind, so that they may concentrate on practice and realization.
The ideal dwelling place is described as quiet and remote from urban centers or areas with much commotion. This helps monastics avoid the distractions of the ordinary world, the sounds, and the worldly activities that may interrupt meditation and awareness.
However, a "sufficiently quiet place" does not mean complete isolation. The sutta teaches that a residence should be balanced: quiet enough for practice, yet still allowing access to health care, cleaning work, and necessary interactions with the Dharma community. This is one of the practical principles the Buddha always emphasized: neither too tight nor too loose.
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