Lzh Sarv Bi Pm Sk 75Soiling
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sāmisa
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SĀMISA SUTTA (Discourse on Soiling)
Background
The Sāmisa Sutta (Soiling) is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection that sets forth rules of virtuous conduct and discipline for monks and nuns. It is arranged according to specific situations in monastic life, in order to guide those gone forth in maintaining purity and respect for the Path.
The term “Sāmisa” in Pāli means “connected with meat,” or more broadly “soiled, made unclean.” In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this does not refer only to material matters, but also to violating the proper purity in the actions and speech of a practitioner. This discourse is placed in the Pātimokkha section, the most basic code of discipline in the Sangha.
Main Content
Although the title is “Soiling,” this discourse concerns actions that damage the purity of moral conduct (sīla) and also public trust in the Sangha jewel. These are not minor faults, but actions that can affect the position and respect of one gone forth in society.
According to the Early Buddhist tradition, soiling offenses (sāmisa āpatti) often include actions inappropriate to the character of a practitioner, wrongful speech, or immoral traits that may cause remorse. The core point is respect for Pṛthagjanika sīla, particular rules, that is, the distinct prohibitions for those who have gone forth.
This discourse emphasizes that a practitioner must be self-aware concerning the purity of mind, speech, and action. It is not merely a matter of following external rules, but of understanding the spirit behind each prohibition. “Soiling” here is a manifestation of the passions of greed (lobha), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha) still hidden deeply in the mind.
Practical Meaning
The Sāmisa Sutta teaches that maintaining purity is not only a matter of form, but also a place for practicing the mind.
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