Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 36Not Sit Proudly
Pāli / Sanskrit:Not sit proudly
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An Explanation of the Sutta: Not Sitting Proudly
Background
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Pāli Canon of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the section of scripture teaching discipline, ethics, and conduct for bhikkhus, bhikkhunīs, and those who follow the Buddha. The rules in the Vinaya Piṭaka are not unreasonable prohibitions; they arise from specific situations that occurred among the Buddha’s disciples in the early period.
The sutta "Not Sitting Proudly" concerns the psychological attitude and behavior of those gone forth. The phrase "sit proudly" implies not only a sitting posture, but also an attitude of self-importance and arrogance in the mind. In the context of Buddhist practice, this is one of the greatest obstacles to progress on the path of Dharma.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated in the descriptive information. However, according to the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the sutta teaches that monastics should not have an arrogant attitude, regarding themselves as higher than others. In the Buddha’s teaching, conceit (māna) is one of the heavy mental obstacles that obstruct awakening.
The Buddha taught that humility is an essential virtue. A practitioner should not be proud of beauty, wisdom, status, or accomplishments in practice. Instead, one should maintain a humble attitude, ready to learn from anyone, whether elder or junior.
The sutta also reminds us that arrogance often accompanies greed, hatred, and delusion, the three poisons. When a practitioner feels that they deserve preferential treatment, praise, or greater respect, that is a sign of a conceited mind. The Vinaya Piṭaka therefore establishes specific rules concerning conduct, dwelling places, eating times, and requisites in order to preserve a pure mind and avoid arrogance.
Practical Meaning
From the perspective of practice, the sutta teaches that observing outward rules is a way to train the mind.
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