Lzh Mi Bi Pm Sk 9Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Background
The Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta appears in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, especially in the body of rules concerning the ceremony at the end of the rains retreat (Pavāraṇā). The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of regulations for the Sangha’s communal life, established by the Buddha to maintain discipline, communal harmony, and optimal conditions for practice among monks and nuns.
The historical context of this sutta is connected with the practice of the rains retreat (Vassa), the three-month period during which monastics do not travel but reside in one place to concentrate on practice. The rains retreat concludes with the Pavāraṇā ceremony, the "invitation" ceremony in which monks and nuns have the opportunity to correct errors or disputes that arose during that period. This sutta records instructions related to the procedure of this practice.
The term "Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ" indicates particular events, actions, or situations in the life of the Sangha, while "Prāvariṣyāma" means "we shall extend" or "we shall declare," referring to openness and transparency in collective activities.
Main Content
This sutta is part of the Pātimokkha or corresponding disciplinary rules in the tradition, with content centered on the conditions and method for properly performing the Pavāraṇā ceremony. Specifically, the sutta instructs:
First, regarding the conclusion of the rains retreat, monks and nuns must fully observe the prescribed three-month period. This is not merely an administrative matter, but also a test of practice, helping each person examine his or her capacity for concentration (samādhi) and patience (khanti).
Second, the Pavāraṇā ceremony is described as a time for monks and nuns openly to acknowledge limitations, errors, or actions that may have caused impurity for the Sangha. This is an expression of humility and determination to practice according to the Dharma.
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