Lzh Mi Bu Vb Sk 11Well-Covered
Pāli / Sanskrit:Suppaṭicchanna
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Explanation of the Suppaṭicchanna Discourse (Well-Covered)
Background
The Suppaṭicchanna Discourse appears in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga, the explanation of the discipline for bhikkhunīs, where the rules of practice for bhikkhunīs, women who have gone forth, are recorded. This is an essential part of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, reflecting the deep concern of Theravāda Buddhism for communal monastic discipline and the protection of the spirit of practice.
The title “Suppaṭicchanna” in Pali means “well-covered” or “fully covered.” In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this term is often related to concealing, safeguarding, or covering appropriately, especially in rules concerning the body, way of life, and actions of practitioners. This discourse reflects one of the basic principles of Buddhist practice: purity, modesty, and propriety in all actions.
Main Content
The Suppaṭicchanna Discourse revolves around regulations concerning how to cover the body appropriately. In the Vinaya Piṭaka, this is part of the detailed rules intended to maintain purity (sīla) and prevent actions that might cause offense or loss of trust in the community.
The specific content of this discourse has not been fully translated in the existing material, but according to the general context of the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga, this discourse focuses on rules concerning how bhikkhunīs should wear robes, wrap cloth, and cover the body in a way consistent with the discipline. These rules are not merely matters of aesthetics or clothing, but expressions of a pure mind and respect for oneself as well as for the community.
According to the spirit of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, being “well-covered” symbolizes restraint of the sense faculties (indriya saṁvara), one of the core elements of Buddhist conduct.
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