Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Pc 95During the Rainy Season
Pāli / Sanskrit:Antovassa
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The Antovassa Sutta — Regulations During the Rainy Season
Background
The Antovassa Sutta (Antovassavagga) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pātimokkha, the basic code of the Buddhist Sangha. This code is recited once every half lunar month in order to maintain discipline and concentration in the monastic community.
The rainy season (vassa) is a special period in Theravāda Buddhism, usually lasting three months during the monsoon season in India. During this period, bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs are encouraged to remain in one fixed place, avoiding wandering that could harm the living environment and the practice. The regulations during the rainy season are special conditions intended to support dedicated practice during this period.
The Antovassa Sutta records regulations related to conduct, daily life, and social relationships of bhikkhus throughout the rainy season. These rules reflect the spirit of Theravāda Buddhism: a balance between discipline and practicality, between inner concentration and responsibility to the community.
Main Content
The Antovassa Sutta stipulates that throughout the rainy season, bhikkhus must observe special prohibitions intended to protect communal practice. Some main contents include:
Regulations on bodily, verbal, and mental actions during this period are made stricter, encouraging diligence and carefulness. Bhikkhus are not to wander about at will, because this causes loss of concentration for themselves and affects collective practice. Conduct related to carelessness and heedlessness is clearly warned against.
Rules on behavior toward fellow monastics are emphasized. The rainy season is a time to preserve harmony in the Sangha, strengthen connection, and cultivate common Dharma conduct. Disputes and discord need to be resolved quickly and fairly.
Prohibitions related to incitement, causing division, or breaking the discipline of the Sangha are laid down in detail. The sutta emphasizes that this precious time must not be wasted on useless or harmful things.
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