Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Pc 61Disrespect
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anādariya
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THE SUTTA ON DISRESPECT (Anādariya)
Background
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, specifically within the rules of training (Pātimokkha) for bhikkhus. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the ethical and disciplinary foundation of the Sangha, established by the Buddha to protect the spirit of practice and maintain harmony within the religious community.
The title “Anādariya” (disrespect) points to one of the subtle yet serious faults: an attitude lacking respect and sincerity in practice and in communication with others, especially with those worthy of reverence in the Sangha. This is not an obvious fault of deliberate action or greed, but a fault of mental attitude, of the way we treat superiors, fellow practitioners, and even ourselves.
In the context of the Sangha, disrespect is considered a great obstacle to diligence in practice. The Buddha emphasized that respect is not merely an outward ornament, but an expression of loving-kindness, humane feeling, and understanding of the noble values of the Dharma.
Main Content
The sutta argues that disrespect arises from deep causes in the mind. It originates in pride, complacency, or a failure to understand the true value of those around us and of the Dharma practice we are undertaking.
Specifically, disrespect appears in many forms: not listening to advice from those worthy of reverence, especially elder practitioners of great merit; not sincerely following the rules of training; or carrying them out superficially. This is a violation of the Pātimokkha, classified as a Pācittiya, a fault that must be recognized and confessed.
The sutta clearly states that any bhikkhu or bhikkhunī who acts or speaks with disrespect toward the Buddha, the Dharma, or the Sangha, or toward any venerable elder teacher, commits an offense and must confess it.
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