Lzh Mu Bu Vb Ss 8Making a Groundless Accusation Out of Anger
Pāli / Sanskrit:Duṭṭhadosa
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Exposition of the Duṭṭhadosa Scripture (A Groundless Accusation Arising from Anger)
Context
This scripture is drawn from the Vinaya Piṭaka, the Suttavibhaṅga section, where the Buddha and his disciples prescribed principles of conduct in order to maintain harmony and purity in the Sangha. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not a set of mechanical prohibitions, but practical guidance based on psychology and ethics, intended to nurture compassion and clarity.
The context of this scripture concerns conflicts within the monastic community: when anger (dosa) suddenly arises, a person may speak harsh words and accuse another without real evidence. This is an action that harms trust and harmony within the Sangha.
Main Content
The Duṭṭhadosa scripture deals with the case of a bhikkhu who, being angry (duṭṭha), makes an accusation (avacanā) without foundation (anāgāra — without basis, not verified) against another bhikkhu. This is considered a major offense in the Vinaya, because it combines two unlawful elements: (1) anger that defiles intention, and (2) the deliberate act of false speech intended to harm another’s reputation.
According to Vinaya principles, the bhikkhu who performs this act must confess the fault before the Sangha. Confession is not for humiliation, but for the purification of the mind, removing the offense and restoring virtue. Its value is that it educates the community about the danger of groundless accusation, especially when it arises from hatred (dosa), one of the three root poisons of the mind.
The scripture emphasizes that ignorance (avijjā) and anger are the principal causes of such actions. When a person is governed by anger, his wisdom is obscured, leading to mistaken judgments and harmful actions.
Practical Meaning
The Duṭṭhadosa scripture teaches us a profound lesson about slips in communication and relationships.
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