Lzh Mu Bi Vb Pc 149Lodgings
Pāli / Sanskrit:Āvasathavihāra
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Explanation of the Āvasathavihāra Sutta (The Discourse on Lodgings)
Background
The Āvasathavihāra Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon and contains detailed regulations on the communal life of bhikkhus. The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled after the Buddha entered nirvana, with the purpose of maintaining discipline in the Sangha and protecting the purity of practice.
This discourse revolves around the management of lodgings (āvasatha) for bhikkhus: communal dwellings such as monasteries, alms-houses, or shared places used by the monastic community. In the context of early Buddhism, arranging living space was not merely a practical matter; it was directly connected with protecting the spirit of practice, avoiding conflicts and discord in the Sangha, and preserving the honor of the Dharma before laypeople.
Main Content
Āvasathavihāra concerns the rules governing the use and sharing of common lodgings. Bhikkhus must follow the principles of fairness, transparency, and mutual respect in allocating living space. The discourse prescribes that one must not monopolize lodging according to personal wishes, nor create difficulties for others who wish to use or visit it.
The specific issues addressed by this discourse include: the manager of a lodging must act fairly; bhikkhus must not overuse or occupy a place for a long time without consent; when a bhikkhu departs, he must leave the lodging clean and intact for others to use. This reflects the principle of the Pātimokkha, the fundamental code that every bhikkhu has vowed to observe.
Faults related to lodgings are often classified as Pācittiya, a type of offense requiring confession, because they violate compassion and the spirit of sharing, essential elements of communal life.
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