Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Sk 17Evenly All Around (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaparimaṇḍala
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Commentary on the Dutiyaparimaṇḍala Sutta (The Second Circle)
Background
The Dutiyaparimaṇḍala Sutta (The Second Circle) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. This is a Vinaya text connected with the discipline of communal life among monks and nuns, especially regulations concerning harmonious dwelling and order in the Sangha.
The title "Evenly All Around" (Dutiyaparimaṇḍala) carries the meaning of balance, regularity, and completeness all around, reflecting the principle of fairness and equality in the treatment of members of the Sangha. The word "parimaṇḍala" (pari = around, maṇḍala = circle) evokes the image of a circle with no beginning or end, symbolizing complete equality among all.
Main Content
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this text handles issues concerning the fair and even distribution of property, requisites, and food within the Sangha. The basic principle is non-discrimination: all monks and nuns, regardless of age, attainment, or status, are to be received and treated equally in the distribution of food, robes, lodging, and other supports for practice.
The rule "Evenly All Around" emphasizes that when common property or food is distributed, it must be done according to the principle of impartiality, without preference or devaluation of anyone. This reflects the Buddhist ideal of inherent equality: all beings have Buddha-nature and the same capacity for awakening. Discrimination only gives rise to jealousy, dissatisfaction, and the breaking of harmony in the Saṅgha.
The specific requirements in this text state that the assignment of work, provision of food, and regulation of daily life must be designed so that no one feels abandoned or inferior. These regulations oppose the natural human tendency to favor those who are close, powerful, or equal in status.
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