Lzh Mi Bi Vb Pc 132Crying
Pāli / Sanskrit:Rodana
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SUTRA ON CRYING (RODANA) - EXPLANATION
Background
The Crying Sutra belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon in the Theravada tradition, specifically within the Pātimokkha. It is one of the monastic rules (Bhikkhu Pācittiya) connected with the conduct of bhikkhus. The content of this sutra regulates crying and strong emotional expressions in monastic life.
The historical background of this rule arose from specific situations in the early Sangha. When the Buddha laid down monastic regulations, not all of them were taught from the beginning; many rules were established when the Buddha witnessed incidents among bhikkhus, or when bhikkhus consulted him about problems arising in practice. The Crying Sutra reflects the Buddha's awareness of the role of emotion and the control of mind in the holy life.
Main Content
Pācittiya rule number 132 on crying states that bhikkhus should not cry or allow themselves to fall into prolonged weeping without a proper reason connected with Dharma practice. This does not mean that the Buddha absolutely prohibited every form of sorrow or regret. Rather, the rule reminds those who have gone forth that they should manage their emotions consciously.
According to the Vinaya Pitaka, crying is regarded as an action that can lead to the loss of concentration (samādhi) and distract the mind from meditation and reflection on the Dharma. It may also express excessive attachment to external things, such as longing for relatives, possessions, or the body. Continual weeping may show that the bhikkhu has not applied the three characteristics of phenomena, impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and non-self, the basic characteristics taught by the Buddha as leading to liberation.
However, this rule also has appropriate exceptions.
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