Lzh Mu Bi Vb Ss 6Ekarattivippavāsa
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ekarattivippavāsa
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Ekarattivippavāsa Sutta — Separation for One Night
Background
Ekarattivippavāsa is a section belonging to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, specifically found in the Mahāvagga or in sections related to regulations for the shared life of the monastic body. This sutta deals with the issue of bhikkhus being separated from one another — specifically, regulations on the acceptable duration of separation without leading to loss of contact or violation of discipline.
In the early Buddhist context, as the monastic body was developing, the Buddha established rules to maintain cohesion, harmony, and strengthen shared practice. The issue of geographical distance and temporal separation among bhikkhus was an important practical factor. Ekarattivippavāsa — meaning “separation for one night” — refers to situations in which ascetics or bhikkhus are separated for one night due to objective circumstances such as weather, illness, or duties.
Main Content
The Ekarattivippavāsa Sutta sets out criteria for determining when a bhikkhu may be considered “separated for one night” and whether this affects his status in practice or the regulations of the monastic body. These regulations are very specific and careful, reflecting the Buddha’s attentiveness in managing the monastic community.
The core of the sutta is the establishment of a boundary between what is permitted and what is considered a breach of discipline. If a bhikkhu is separated from the monastic body for only one night for a valid reason, such as illness or official duty, he is not considered to have violated the Pātimokkha, the full body of basic disciplinary rules. However, if the separation exceeds the prescribed time or occurs through carelessness or intention, it may lead to consequences according to the specific case.
This sutta is also related to the principle of sannipātā — the gathering of the entire monastic body for important events such as reciting the rules or resolving disputes. If a bhikkhu is absent beyond the permitted time, these events may be considered invalid.
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