Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Sk 18Well-Covered (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna
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Explanation of the Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna Sutra
Background
The Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna Sutra (the “Well-Covered” Sutra, the Second Time) is part of the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, belonging to the Pāli Canon transmitted through the legal compilations of early Buddhist schools. This sutra appears in textual witnesses from both Sanskrit and Pāli traditions, showing the universal character of this content within the early Buddhist Vinaya traditions.
The title “Well-Covered” (suppaṭicchanna) comes from the context of early Buddhism, when the Buddha and his disciples often discussed actions that were “covered” or “concealed,” that is, actions not clear or matters that needed clarification through careful observance of the rules of virtue.
This sutra lies within the broader context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, where the Buddha established rules of life for the Sangha community of monks and nuns in order to maintain purity, discipline, and harmony among practitioners.
Main Content
According to the structure of the early Vinaya Piṭaka, Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna focuses on identifying and clarifying actions that need to be “covered” or appropriately concealed, that is, actions that should not be made public or matters that should be observed discreetly, especially in relation to rules of sexual morality (brahmacariya) and respect in monastic life.
The specific content of this sutra has not been fully translated in the available materials. However, according to the context of similar sections in the Vinaya Piṭaka, the sutra usually concerns the Buddha’s guidance to disciples on how to act carefully in private situations, especially in relation to interactions between men and women or actions that might cause misunderstanding among others.
The sutra emphasizes the principle of “being well covered” (suppaṭicchanna), that is, the actions of a practitioner should be performed carefully, without exposing matters that could harm reputation or arouse suspicion within the community.
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