Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 48Not Noisy (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaappasadda
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The Second Discourse on Not Being Noisy
Background
This text belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the sacred collection that governs the discipline of monks and nuns in the Sangha, the community of practice. Its original title is Dutiyaappasadda, “The Second on Not Being Noisy,” showing that this is a repeated rule, emphasized a second time in order to impress its importance.
The Vinaya Piṭaka records the Buddha’s admonitions concerning bodily and verbal conduct, in order to build an ethical foundation for the community of practice. These regulations are not petty taboos, but fundamental principles for nurturing a purified mind (citta), protecting the community from disturbance, and creating favorable conditions for practice.
The text Dutiyaappasadda is placed among the regulations concerning quietness, concentration, and communal discipline. The historical context shows that the Buddha had to establish many rules because some members of the Sangha lacked self-restraint and disturbed those who practiced earnestly.
Main Content
The rule on “not being noisy” (appasadda) emphasizes that monks and nuns should practice quietly, avoiding the creation of noise, loud voices, laughter, or noisy conversation in places of practice such as meditation halls, monasteries, or places where the Sangha gathers.
The repetition “second” (Dutiya) has special meaning: it shows that this rule had already been taught by the Buddha, but because some monks still did not observe it, it had to be reminded again. This reflects the Buddha’s patience in guiding those who still had many faults.
This text also suggests a broader principle: the Dharma-mind is best cultivated in a quiet, undistracted environment. Any sound or commotion, even unintentional, can interrupt the process of attaining wisdom (paññā) and meditative concentration (samādhi).
Practical Meaning
For modern people, this rule goes beyond principles for monks and nuns alone.
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