Lzh Mi Bu Pm Sk 1Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma Sutta
Background
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, the Pāli Canon, the foundational discipline for the community of monks and nuns. The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled on the basis of historical events during the Buddha’s lifetime, addressing issues that arose in the course of communal practice.
The phrase Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma means “we shall allow, or dwell in, what is not too elevated, not too luxurious.” This is a rule concerning the way of life and daily living of bhikkhus, especially the matter of dwellings, property, and the mode of training. This sutta reflects the Buddha’s wisdom in building a monastic community balanced between discipline and the practical realities of life.
Main Content
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this matter relates to the principle of the three trainings, Śīla-Samādhi-Prajñā, expressed through action and daily life. The Buddha established rules to enable bhikkhus to live simply, avoiding the defilements that arise from splendor and luxury.
In this spirit, members of the Sangha are permitted to possess what is necessary for the life of practice: robes, almsbowl, and a sheltering dwelling. However, they are not to pursue things that are excessively luxurious or exalted. This rule aims to prevent disputes over property, jealousy, and mental disturbances that arise when there is too great a disparity among members of the community.
The sutta teaches that moderation in lifestyle is the foundation that allows everyone to focus on the main aim: cultivation of the mind (cittabhāvanā). When material concerns are resolved in a reasonable way, the mind is freed from instability, and from there one can proceed with meditation and the search for liberation.
Practical Meaning
In practice today, the sutta teaches the principle that “enough is good.” This is not disgust toward material things, but a wise and mindful attitude in the use of resources.
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