Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Sk 27Not Sit Proudly
Pāli / Sanskrit:Not sit proudly
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The Sutta on Not Sitting Proudly (Not Sit Proudly)
Background
This text is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, where the rules of practice and ethical teachings for the Sangha are preserved. It arose from specific situations in the early community of monks and nuns during the Buddha's lifetime, when some monks or nuns not only violated discipline but also displayed arrogance and conceit in their conduct and bearing.
This text was taught by the Buddha in order to correct the misguided attitude of practitioners who thought they had attained a higher state or status than others. Pride and self-satisfaction are dangerous mental illnesses on the path, for they obscure wisdom, obstruct spiritual development, and harm the harmony of the Sangha. Therefore, the Buddha gave clear teachings and concrete regulations.
Main Content
This text emphasizes that a monk or nun should not sit in a manner that displays arrogance, self-importance, or contempt for others. Specifically, it warns against sitting in boastful postures, such as sitting on a higher seat, sitting with excessive self-confidence, or trying to create distance between oneself and other monks and nuns or lay devotees (upāsaka/upāsikā).
What is the deeper reason behind this teaching? According to the Buddha-Dharma, pride arises from a mind of attachment (lobha), conditioned by ambition and self-preference. It is directly opposed to the spirit of practice, a process of harmonizing oneself with the community, abandoning self-centered habits, and seeking truth. When a monk or nun has an arrogant attitude, they not only violate disciplinary rules, but also slow their own progress toward liberation.
The text teaches that humility (nīti) is one of the necessary qualities of a true renunciant.
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