Lzh Mu Bi Pm Pc 104Within Their Own Country
Pāli / Sanskrit:Antoraṭṭha
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Antoraṭṭha Sutra - “Within One’s Own Region”
Context
The Antoraṭṭha Sutra belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Pācittiya section, an important part of the rules of practice for the community of monks and nuns (Saṅgha). These are prohibitions of a lighter nature than the major offenses, but they still require confession and correction in order to maintain purity of mind.
The title “Antoraṭṭha” (Antara-raṭṭha or Anto-raṭṭha) means “within one’s own region” or “inside the territory.” This is a rule related to the conduct of bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs when they remain within the bounds of a country, a region, or a specific community. This sutra reflects the concern of Theravāda Buddhism for matters of geography, the rights of local people, and the responsibility of renunciants toward the society in which they live.
Main Content
According to the Pāli Canon tradition, this sutra concerns specific regulations for the conduct of bhikkhus when they are within their own region. Specifically, it may refer to actions such as infringing on the rights of ordinary people living in the same area, or conduct that harms the trust of the local community.
One important point emphasized by the Vinaya Piṭaka is that bhikkhus must observe the principle of awareness that their actions may affect those around them. If a bhikkhu violates the prohibitions in the Pācittiya, he must perform the Pātimokkha procedure, openly declaring the fault, or practice confession according to the rule in order to restore purity.
This sutra may also be related to the principle of “Anumodana,” rejoicing together, whereby bhikkhus must respect the merit of local people and not harm them in any way.
Practical Meaning
The Antoraṭṭha Sutra teaches us that practicing the Buddha-Dharma is not a matter of being completely separated from society.
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