Lzh Mi Bi Vb Sk 9Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Exposition of the Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Discourse
Background
The Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma discourse (the Buddha and the bhikkhus will perform the rains-retreat Dharma) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. It is a text related to monastic discipline (Vinaya) and the regulations governing the practice life of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs.
According to the Theravāda tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka records the Buddha’s teachings on actions to be avoided, actions that are permitted, and regulations for governing the monastic community. This discourse is especially related to the rains retreat (Vassa), the three-month period each year when bhikkhus are not permitted to move about excessively, but must remain in a fixed place for practice and disciplinary training.
The phrase Nātyavakṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma in Pāli-Sanskrit means “we shall declare the rains retreat” or “we shall proclaim the rains retreat.” This is an important moment in the Sangha’s year of practice, when bhikkhus gather to deepen themselves in the Dharma and reduce external disturbances.
Main Content
This discourse revolves around the principles and guidelines taught by the Buddha to bhikkhus on how to undertake the rains retreat. During this period, bhikkhus must strictly observe regulations concerning:
First, the commitment to remain in one fixed place (nissaya). Each bhikkhu must decide on a place to stay, under the protection of a teacher or a monastic community, so as to focus on the process of practice without being distracted by other journeys.
Second, the maintenance of training discipline (śīla). Throughout the retreat, bhikkhus are encouraged to observe the precepts seriously, from the most basic rules to the most detailed regulations. This creates a pure environment for cultivating concentration (samādhi) and wisdom (prajñā).
Third, participation in communal activities and shared study.
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