Lzh Mu Bu Pm Sk 62Receiving Respectfully
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa
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Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa Sutta - Receiving Respectfully
Background
The Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa Sutta (Sak-ka-ca-pa-ṭi-ga-ha-na) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, the normative teaching of the Buddhist Sangha. This piṭaka records the ethical principles, discipline, and proper conduct for those who study the Buddha-Dharma, especially novices and bhikkhus.
This discourse is not a sermon on profound philosophical definitions, but a practical instruction on how to receive teachings, Dharma methods, and material things with the right attitude. The Pāli word "sakkacca" means "respectfully, carefully," while "paṭiggahaṇa" means "receiving, accepting." This discourse reflects the disciplinary psychology of the Vinaya Piṭaka: not only external actions but also the attitudes and intentions behind them are important for the practice of discipline.
Main Content
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, respectful receiving is a virtue necessary for all who wish to progress on the path of the Buddha-Dharma. When a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī, or any devotee, receives teachings from the Buddha or the noble ones, they should do so not with doubt, criticism, or narrow-mindedness, but with a respectful mind and careful attention.
The discourse emphasizes that this receiving is not merely formal, such as bowing the head or speaking humble words. Rather, it is an action from the heart, an opening of oneself, a readiness to receive. When disciples receive the Buddha-Dharma, they accept the stream of tradition, the protection of the Sangha, and a balanced mode of conduct. This includes respecting other rules of regulation, the teachers who instruct them, places of practice, and even small matters such as how to enter a temple, how to receive food, or how to listen to the Dharma.
The Vinaya Piṭaka records many specific situations in which this quality of respect is applied. For example, a novice receives robes or an alms bowl from the Sangha, or a student hears a recitation of scripture from a teacher at his monastery.
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