Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 20Swaying (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyakāyappacālaka
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An Explanation of the Dutiyakāyappacālaka Sutta (The Second Swaying of the Body)
Background
The Dutiyakāyappacālaka Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, within the Vinaya system—the monastic code of the Sangha. It is part of the regulations on the discipline and behavior of bhikkhus, related to specific situations in the communal life of monastics.
The term "Dutiyakāyappacālaka" may be translated as "the second swaying of the body" or "the second moving of the body," indicating a situation in which a member of the Sangha performs an action that affects or interferes with another person’s body. In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this often concerns actions that may cause distraction in meditation or disturb others who are practicing.
The Vinaya Piṭaka was recorded to maintain discipline and harmony in the Sangha, helping monastics avoid harmful conduct and create favorable conditions for practice. These regulations are regarded as practical guidelines, not absolute restraints, but standards that help bhikkhus live mindfully and respectfully with one another.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated in existing materials. However, based on the general context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, it may concern regulations about physical actions such as shaking or affecting another person’s body in the Sangha environment.
In the Theravāda tradition, disturbing actions—whether unintentional or deliberate—are considered events worthy of being recorded and clearly defined through the discipline. This reflects the aim of the Vinaya: not only to control behavior but also to build awareness and ethical responsibility within the community of practice.
Such regulations are usually presented in the form of an arising situation, the identification of the action as problematic, and then guidance to prevent recurrence. This approach helps monastics understand the reason behind each rule, so that they practice not from fear of punishment but from recognition of the value of respect and loving-kindness.
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