Lzh Mi Bi Vb Sk 82In Water
Pāli / Sanskrit:Udakeuccāra
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The Udakeuccāra Sutra (Carelessness in Water)
Background
The Udakeuccāra sutra is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition, where the rules governing the conduct of the Sangha are preserved. This Vinaya is not a set of abstract teachings, but concrete guidance that helps bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs maintain discipline and diligence in the life of practice.
Udakeuccāra means "carelessness related to water" (udaka = water; uccāra = carelessness, offense). This sutra reflects practical situations in the early Sangha, when monastics had to deal with humble but necessary matters in monastic life. The Blessed One Gotama gave specific instructions to educate his disciples to behave properly, respecting hygiene and decorum within the Sangha community.
Main Content
This sutra addresses regulations related to handling bodily waste or actions involving water in a monastic context. Monastics need to observe rules of hygiene and respect the cleanliness of the shared environment in order to maintain harmony and serenity in the Sangha.
The Blessed One taught not only the transcendent Dharma but also gave attention to small details in daily life. This reflects that Buddhist practice is a comprehensive process, including both the training of the mind and the management of the body in a civilized and respectful way. The regulations in Udakeuccāra were given after an incident occurred, and the Blessed One instructed the monastics to behave appropriately, preserve the honor of the Sangha, and create a positive image in the community.
The Pātimokkha rules (the fundamental rules) and related materials in the Vinaya Piṭaka include such regulations, not to impose unreasonable constraints, but to help practitioners live a disciplined and respectful life focused on the goal of spiritual liberation.
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