Lzh Mu Bi Pm Pc 133Stingy With Families
Pāli / Sanskrit:Kulamaccharinī
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Kulamaccharinī Scripture — On Stinginess Toward Families
Background
The Kulamaccharinī scripture is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, the section of rules of moral training for the Sangha of Theravāda Buddhism. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a set of mechanical prohibitions, but an expression of the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom in guiding disciples to live harmoniously with the world and cultivate spiritual practice.
The background of this scripture arises from specific events in the monastic community and among worldly families. The Buddha saw that some monks, nuns, or lay followers tended toward stinginess, unwilling to support family or community. This conduct is contrary to the spirit of compassion and generosity (dāna), core values of the Buddhist path. Therefore, the Buddha gave teachings to correct the mentality and behavior of those who are selfish and stingy, especially in the context of family relationships.
Main Content
The Kulamaccharinī scripture condemns the character of stinginess toward families (kulamaccharinī, from kulaṃ: family; maccharinī: stingy, miserly). The Buddha taught that stinginess is not only a moral fault, but also a manifestation of greed (lobha), one of the three poisons, the basic spiritual afflictions (mūla akusala).
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the scripture indicates that monks, nuns, or lay followers who live with stinginess do not pursue inner peace and do not act in accordance with the Dharma. If a monastic uses the common property of a monastery but is unwilling to contribute, or if a layperson is able to help family but refuses because of desire for gain, these are actions contrary to the teaching on compassion and generosity.
The scripture emphasizes that Buddhist practice is not an escape from social responsibility but the practice of it with clarity, free from the domination of greed. Those who commit the fault of stinginess toward family are regarded as violating the spirit of moral training, and may be subject to penalties prescribed in the monastic code or to self-examination in personal practice.
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