Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 23Na cāṁsapracālakā pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na cāṁsapracālakā pravekṣyāma
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An Explanation of the Na cāṁsapracālakā pravekṣyāma Sutta
Background
The Na cāṁsapracālakā pravekṣyāma Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition and is part of the regulations on the discipline of the Sangha. The title means "We shall not allow shaking under our instruction," reflecting the aim of protecting stability and harmony within the Sangha.
The Vinaya Piṭaka in general was proclaimed by the Buddha on occasions when the Sangha gathered, in order to establish ethical and disciplinary standards so that the community could function sustainably. This sutta specifically addresses issues related to division or disturbance in the Sangha body, regarded as among the most serious acts threatening unity and the common spirit of practice.
Main Content
The Na cāṁsapracālakā pravekṣyāma Sutta restates the inviolable principle of the unity of the Sangha. It identifies deliberate actions that create cracks, division, or shaking within the monastic community as serious violations of the Vinaya. This includes acts such as exploiting differences of opinion to incite conflict, displaying the faults of fellow practitioners, or using unjustified reasons to cause division.
The sutta emphasizes that the Sangha must preserve unity through the principles of mutual respect, obedience to the collective decisions of the Sangha, and not seeking to break unity for any reason. Those who violate this principle must undergo penalties ranging from admonition to expulsion from the Sangha, depending on the degree of violation.
Practical Meaning
From the perspective of practice, the Na cāṁsapracālakā pravekṣyāma Sutta is not only for those gone forth, but also offers a valuable lesson for all who study the Buddha Dharma. It teaches that harmony and unity are the foundation of all spiritual progress. When the Sangha is divided, the collective strength of practice is weakened, and each individual encounters difficulty in practice.
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