Lzh Mi Bi Vb Pc 129Sitting Without Permission
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anāpucchāabhinisīdana
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Sutra on Sitting Without Asking Permission (Anāpucchāabhinisīdana)
Background
This sutra is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically under Pācittiya, a class of disciplinary rules in the Four-Part Vinaya. These are regulations concerning actions that are not major offenses but still require correction, often arising from specific stories in the development of the Buddha Dharma at Jeta's Grove and elsewhere.
The Anāpucchāabhinisīdana Sutra arises from a practical situation in which disciples of the Buddha or novices, through carelessness and lack of courtesy toward teachers and elder bhikkhus, sat down without first asking permission. This action was regarded as disrespectful and not in keeping with the spirit of the Sangha community.
This rule reflects a way of life and a social structure that respects age, experience, and reputation within the Sangha. In that context, sitting without asking permission was considered improper behavior; therefore the Buddha laid down a rule to maintain harmony and mutual respect within the monastic community.
Main Content
This Pācittiya rule states that a novice or bhikkhu should not sit down in the same place with a teacher, an elder bhikkhu, or persons of higher standing without first asking permission. Sitting without consultation (anāpucchā) is regarded as a form of disrespect.
Specifically, if other bhikkhus or novices, especially those older, more experienced, or of greater renown in the Sangha, are already present in a place, younger or less experienced ones should not take the initiative to sit down there without asking permission. Asking permission (apucchā) is a way of expressing respect, reverence (sambhāra), and adherence to the principles of proper conduct (sīla) in the community.
Violation of this rule requires praticchanna patti, a confession before the Sangha, in order to restore purity and harmony in the community.
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