Lzh Mu Bu Vb Pc 54Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anupasampannasahaseyya
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Discourse on Lying Down with One Not Fully Ordained
(Anupasampannasahaseyya)
Background
The Anupasampannasahaseyya discourse is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pācittiya section, rules that lead to minor violations requiring confession. This is one of the detailed rules concerning the religious life of bhikkhus, intended to protect the purity of the Sangha and maintain clear boundaries between stages of ordination.
The historical background of this rule arose from practical necessity: in the early monastic community, there was an important distinction between those who had completed the full rites of ordination and those who had not formally entered, or had entered but had not completed the full steps of ordination. Clearly defining the rules of conduct helped avoid confusion about religious status and ensured discipline in the community.
Main Content
This rule states that a bhikkhu should not lie down to sleep (saha-seyyaṃ, lying together) with a person who has not been fully ordained (anupasampanna). This is a person who has not completed the rites of going forth according to the Sangha tradition or has not been officially recognized in the status of one gone forth.
What is the underlying reason for this rule? First, it maintains a clear boundary between monastics who have been officially recognized and people in a transitional stage. Second, lying on the same bed carries an implication of intimacy that should not exist between a bhikkhu and a person whose status is not fully determined. This relates to protecting the reputation of both the bhikkhu and the Sangha from misunderstandings or inappropriate behavior.
If this rule is violated, the bhikkhu must perform confession (pācittiya) before the Sangha or at least before another bhikkhu, depending on the degree of violation and the specific context.
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