Lzh Mi Bi Vb Sk 36Not Sit Proudly
Pāli / Sanskrit:Not sit proudly
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The Discourse "Not Sitting Proudly" (Not Sit Proudly)
From the Vinaya Piṭaka — Theravāda Buddhist Tradition
Context
The discourse "Not Sitting Proudly" (Lzh Mi Bi Vb Sk 36) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the body of discipline governing the life of practice of monks and nuns. This is not a discourse of doctrinal sermon but a set of disciplinary rules established by the Blessed Buddha to protect harmony in the community of practice, as well as to educate practitioners in mental disposition and character.
The discourse belongs to the section called "Nissaggiya Pācittiya," or offenses requiring confession and forfeiture, lighter bases of offense that nevertheless require the attention of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. This context shows that Theravāda Buddhism is not concerned only with transcendent meditation, but is also deeply concerned with daily training of character in every action.
Main Content
Although the title is "Not Sitting Proudly," the content concerns the regulation of how one sits and the attitude one has in the community of practice. The Vinaya Piṭaka records that the Blessed Buddha instructed bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs not to sit with a proud, self-satisfied posture or deliberately display their own superiority.
The action of "sitting proudly" (adhimattika nisinna) is understood as sitting in a position higher than others, or using bodily posture to suggest that one is lofty and superior to teachers and fellow practitioners. This violates a basic principle of the Sangha: humility and mutual respect within the community.
The Buddha taught that a bhikkhu living with others should have an attitude of evenness (samattattā). Even those who have practiced for a long time and possess deep insight should not allow those strengths to become conceit. The purpose of this rule is to protect those who are studying and practicing, helping them not fall into conceit (māna), one of the main obstacles on the path to liberation.
Practical Meaning
This discourse upholds the value of self-examination and self-awareness. It is not because of fear of punishment, but because one understands that conceit, the attitude "I am better than others," is a nerve poison of the mind.
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