Lzh Mu Bu Vb Sk 39Receiving Respectfully
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa
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THE DISCOURSE ON RECEIVING RESPECTFULLY
Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa
Context
This text belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Suttavibhaṅga section of the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga (the regulations pertaining to bhikkhunīs). The Vinaya Piṭaka is a collection of ethical rules and guidelines for the monastic community of monks and nuns, established on the basis of the Buddha's teachings.
Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa (receiving respectfully) is a Vinaya point concerning the careful and intentional manner in which bhikkhunīs receive instructions, robes, food, and material requisites for the practice. This context reflects the ordinary circumstances of monastic life, wherein respect and attentiveness are not merely matters of outward conduct, but are expressions of genuine inner virtue.
The rules of the Vinaya are not imposed restrictions, but rather paths that guide monastics away from unwholesome actions and toward the cultivation of noble qualities such as discipline, mindfulness, and purity.
Main Content
The principle of "receiving respectfully" (sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa) emphasizes that bhikkhunīs must receive the requisites of the practice—whether teachings of the Dharma, robes, or food—with an attitude of carefulness, intentionality, and reverence. This is not merely a formal act; it reflects a profound inner spiritual state.
When receiving, a bhikkhunī should not display reluctance, laziness, or indifference. On the contrary, she should manifest gratitude and respect toward the giver, whether that person is a teacher, a fellow practitioner, or a lay supporter. This gives rise to a wholesome relationship grounded in mutual respect and a deep understanding of the value of each act of support.
Furthermore, receiving respectfully also encompasses the proper use of whatever has been received.
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