Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Dh Sk 45Na vikṣiptikākṛtā niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na vikṣiptikākṛtā niṣatsyāma
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Exposition of the Na vikṣiptikākṛtā niṣatsyāma Scripture
Background
This scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, the collection that regulates the training life of Buddhist monks and nuns. The title “Na vikṣiptikākṛtā niṣatsyāma” carries the meaning “We shall not sit in a scattered way,” or “We shall not sit in a distracted manner,” reflecting the attention of the Buddha-Dharma to discipline in action and concentration of mind in each moment of daily life.
The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled after the Buddha entered nirvana, recording the rules that he transmitted to the Sangha in order to protect the Dharma, cultivate character, and maintain harmony in the community of study and practice. This scripture is specifically situated within the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha, the rules for bhikkhunīs, reflecting deep concern for the way practitioners regulate their own actions.
Main Content
This scripture turns on a basic principle regarding the manner of sitting, an action that seems simple but in the practice of the Buddha-Dharma symbolizes a spirit of concentration and dignity. The method of sitting is not merely a physical matter, but also relates to the mental state of the monastic while practicing.
According to the spirit of the Vinaya Piṭaka, one should not sit in a scattered, careless, or undisciplined manner, in order to protect:
First, reverence for the Dharma. A bhikkhunī or bhikkhu who sits with an upright back and concentrated mind expresses respect for practice and for the teachings of the Buddha.
Second, the preservation of wisdom and attention. The manner of sitting reflects the inner state. If one sits in a distracted way, thoughts will also wander and cannot concentrate on meditation or study of the Dharma.
Third, the image of the Sangha. Bhikkhunīs and bhikkhus who practice with dignified outward bearing not only train themselves but also become a bright example for those who have the conditions to encounter them.
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