Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 74Na gulugulu
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na gulugulu
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The Na Gulugulu Discourse — An Explanation of the Vinaya
Background
The Na Gulugulu discourse belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka section of the early Pāli Canon. It consists of ethical rules concerning the conduct of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. The term “Na gulugulu” carries a meaning related to actions that should not be done or prohibitions within the Sangha. These legal discourses were taught by the Buddha Śākyamuni not only to nurture personal ethics, but also to protect the spirit of the Sangha and maintain the respect of the wider people.
The Vinaya Piṭaka records specific events that led the Buddha to issue corresponding rules. Each rule arose from a necessity, a situation that, without regulation, would have worsened conditions in the Sangha or harmed the honor of the Buddha-Dharma.
Main Content
The Na Gulugulu discourse is part of the Pāṭimokkha, the code of rules that bhikkhus must observe. The specific content of this discourse concerns actions that should not be performed (na gulugulu) and that bhikkhus must avoid. These prohibitions include:
First, actions related to sexuality and improper contact with women. Bhikkhus are not permitted to have physical contact or speech motivated by sensual desire.
Second, acts of deception or the misappropriation of property belonging to the Sangha or to living beings. Stealing or falsification are exceedingly grave faults.
Third, prohibitions connected with praising oneself, disparaging others, or causing conflict in the conduct of the Sangha.
Any action that violates these matters leads to different penalties: from immediate expulsion from the Sangha (pārājika) for grave offenses to various forms of confession according to the degree of the offense.
Practical Meaning
The meaning of the Na Gulugulu discourse does not stop at listing prohibitions.
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