Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Pc 144Departing Without Taking Leave
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anāpucchāpakkamana
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The Discourse on Leaving Without Asking Permission
Anāpucchāpakkamana (Departing Without Taking Leave)
Background
This rule appears in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha (the Training Rules for Bhikkhunīs), an important part of the Theravāda Buddhist disciplinary system. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the first collection in the Pāli Canon and records in detail the precepts that bhikkhus (male monastics) and bhikkhunīs (female monastics) must follow. These regulations arose from specific events in the life of the Buddha, when inappropriate conduct occurred and he laid down rules to instruct the monastic community.
The rule "leaving without asking permission" (Anāpucchāpakkamana) concerns the responsibility of bhikkhunīs to inform others and ask permission before leaving a shared residence. It is an expression of the spirit of collective discipline, mutual respect, and orderly administration in the Sangha community.
Main Content
According to the Theravāda Vinaya tradition, a bhikkhunī is not permitted to leave the dwelling place or residential area of the Sangha without first asking permission from her teachers or the leaders of the community. The act of "leaving without asking permission" is considered a violation of an important rule, though it is not a most grave solitary offense (Pārājika) or an offense requiring formal communal penance (Saṅghādisesa); nevertheless, it still requires correction and witnesses.
The reason for laying down this rule is to maintain connection, administration, and protection for members of the monastic community. When everyone knows who is where, the leaders of the Sangha can care for, guide, and protect all. In addition, asking permission expresses respect and openness in action, excluding secretive or unapproved behavior. This rule emphasizes that a bhikkhunī is not a completely autonomous individual, but a member of a Sangha community with shared responsibilities and common rules.
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