Lzh Mu Bi Vb Pc 129Not Inviting
Pāli / Sanskrit:Apavāraṇā
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The Apavāraṇā Sutta (Not Inviting)
Background
The Apavāraṇā Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, specifically in the Pātimokkha Saṃvara, the section of fundamental discipline. It is one of the disciplinary rules related to recitation ceremonies (Uposatha) and the regular recitation of the discipline by the Sangha.
Apavāraṇā means “not inviting” or “not calling,” referring to cases involving participation or non-participation in the shared activities of the monastery. In the context of early Buddhism, this rule was established to maintain order, fairness, and the spirit of cooperation in the community of monks and nuns.
Main Content
This rule stipulates that a bhikkhunī, a female monastic, or a bhikkhu, is not permitted deliberately to fail to invite, fail to call, or overlook other members of the Sangha in communal activities, especially in disciplinary recitations or important religious events. This includes acts such as intentionally not informing another monastic about a meeting, not inviting them to participate in shared work, or deliberately excluding them from important decisions.
The spirit of this rule lies in unity and equality. When a member is excluded or not invited, this not only harms the individual but also breaks the integrity of the Sangha. The person who violates this rule commits a Pācittiya offense, an offense requiring repentance.
The historical background shows that disputes and discord in early monasteries often arose from feelings of exclusion or injustice in notification and participation. Therefore, the Buddha established this rule to ensure that all who sincerely wish to practice are respected and included.
Practical Meaning
The Apavāraṇā Sutta teaches that in a true community of practice, no one is abandoned or excluded.
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