Lzh Mi Bi Vb Sk 93Nokkhittakāyassa
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nokkhittakāyassa
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Explanation of Nokkhittakāyassa
Background
Nokkhittakāyassa is a provision in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early tradition, belonging to the section of rules concerning actions related to the body. The word "nokkhittakāya" includes two parts: "nokkhitta" (thrown away, discarded) and "kāya" (body). This provision belongs to the context of the Sangha's disciplinary rules, reflecting the Buddha's concern for unintentional actions or situations related to the body of a disciple.
The Vinaya Pitaka was compiled after the Buddha's passing away in order to maintain discipline and protect the healthy development of the monastic community. These regulations are not arbitrary punishments, but educational principles intended to help disciples understand the causes and consequences of actions.
Main Content
Nokkhittakāyassa relates to cases in which the body of a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī is discarded, abandoned, or not cared for properly in certain situations. This provision recognizes that abandoning or failing to care for the body can lead to physical and spiritual consequences.
In the spirit of the Vinaya Pitaka, the body is regarded as an important vehicle for practice and the development of wisdom. Although Buddhism teaches that the body is impermanent (anicca) and not-self (anattā), this does not mean neglecting it. Rather, a monastic should maintain balanced health so as to be able to concentrate on meditation and the study of the Dharma.
The regulations related to nokkhittakāyassa are intended to ensure that members of the Sangha maintain the minimum physical health necessary, care for wounds or illness in a reasonable way, and do not let the body fall into a state of abandonment. This reflects the practical nature of the Buddha-Dharma: a balance between austerity and reasonable self-care.
Practical Meaning
Nokkhittakāyassa teaches that caring for the body appropriately is part of the ethics of practice.
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