Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 84Sandals
Pāli / Sanskrit:Upāhanāruḷha
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THE DISCOURSE ON SANDALS (UPĀHANĀRUḶHA)
Background
The Upāhanāruḷha discourse (Sandals) is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pāṭimokkha, the basic ethical standard for bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs in Theravāda Buddhism. It is part of the system of disciplinary practice (vinaya) established by the Buddha Gotama to maintain the discipline of the religious community.
This discourse appears in the context of instructions to bhikkhus concerning dress and personal requisites. Sandals are considered necessary daily items, but the way they are used must also accord with specific principles of practice. The discourse teaches that bhikkhus should not carry sandals on the shoulder or place them on the head heedlessly, because this expresses carelessness and is not in keeping with the humble discipline that a practitioner should maintain.
Main Content
The specific content of this discourse has not yet been fully translated; however, according to the general context of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, the Upāhanāruḷha discourse concerns rules on how bhikkhus should conduct themselves with basic daily requisites. Sandals (upāhana) are among the few items that renunciants are allowed to possess, but the way they are used must express dignity and discipline.
The discipline emphasizes that placing sandals on the shoulder or on the head (ruḷha means “carried” or “placed upon”) is regarded as conduct unsuitable to the nature of practice. This reflects a broader principle in the Pāṭimokkha: every action of a bhikkhu should be performed with consideration and awareness.
The specific details of the offenses connected with violation of this rule are recorded in detail, but the essence is humility in the use of even the most ordinary requisites.
Practical Meaning
The Upāhanāruḷha discourse teaches a profound lesson about attention and clear awareness in every moment (sati-sampajañña).
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