Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Pc 100Making Ill at Ease
Pāli / Sanskrit:Aphāsukaraṇa
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APHĀSUKARAṆA SUTTA: ON CONDUCT THAT CAUSES DISCOMFORT
Background
The Aphāsukaraṇa Sutta (Vietnamese: “Conduct That Causes Discomfort”) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, within the body of Buddhist disciplinary teachings for monks. This text is recorded among the detailed rules concerning monastic conduct, intended to maintain harmony in the Sangha community.
The direct background of the text concerns actions or words that may cause others in the community to feel uneasy, uncomfortable, or lose confidence in the purity of the Sangha. The Buddha established clear guidelines so that monks would avoid such conduct, for it harms not only oneself but also the relationships among members of the practicing community.
Main Content
The term “aphāsuka” in Pāli means uncomfortable, unpleasant, or uneasy. The prefix “a-” has a negative meaning, while “phāsuka” means comfortable or peaceful. This text focuses on actions that monks should avoid because they cause discomfort to others or bring discomfort upon themselves.
In the Vinaya context, conduct that causes discomfort often includes harsh words or baseless criticism, gestures or expressions that diminish respect, neglect of the Pātimokkha rules, or ways of acting that do not accord with the spirit of practice. Such conduct is regarded as a violation of the spirit of discipline, even if it may not be a specific legal offense.
The Buddha emphasized that a truly practicing monk not only follows the detailed rules but is also mindful of the effect of each action and each word upon those around him. This reflects a basic principle of the Dharma: fear of the results of action (bhaya-saṃvega) and the cultivation of loving-kindness (mettā) toward all beings.
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