Lzh Mu Bu Vb Sk 78Nisinno sayanassa
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nisinno sayanassa
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Explanation of Nisinno Sayanassa
Background
The Nisinno Sayanassa Sutta belongs to the Vinayapiṭaka, specifically in the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga, the analysis of the training rules for bhikkhunīs. This is a matter related to the daily way of life of bhikkhunīs in the community of practice.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is not a set of doctrines about transcendent truths, but concrete rules of conduct established by the Buddha to maintain discipline and cleanliness in the Sangha. Each rule (sikkhāpada) has a context arising from specific situations, reflecting the Buddha’s wisdom in teaching disciples according to each person’s characteristics.
The phrase “Nisinno sayanassa,” meaning “when sitting or lying down,” refers to situations related to bodily posture in daily life. This detail serves to clarify improper actions that bhikkhunīs should avoid, especially during relaxation or rest.
Main Content
In the context of the Bhikkhunī Vinaya, rules related to bodily posture are prescribed to ensure propriety and humility. The Buddha emphasizes that a monastic, whether sitting or lying down, must always maintain a respectful and dignified attitude.
Specifically, these rules prohibit actions such as stretching the legs straight out in front, placing the hands in inappropriate positions, or postures that expose the body immodestly. These regulations are not for aesthetics or personal preference, but for the purpose of practice, maintaining wholesome mental activity according to the Dharma (sammā-vāyāma) and reducing opportunities that lead to sensual craving (kāma-taṇhā).
In particular, bhikkhunīs are reminded that they are moral examples for society. Their posture and conduct reflect their inner state: if the mind is not calm, the bodily posture cannot maintain dignity. Therefore, attention to such small details is itself a means of training the mind.
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