Lzh Sarv Bi Vb Pc 21Accepting Two or Three Bowls Full
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dvittipattapūrapaṭiggahaṇa
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EXPLANATION OF THE SCRIPTURE: ACCEPTING TWO OR THREE FULL BOWLS
Background
This scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, especially the Pātimokkha section of the Theravāda tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of disciplinary rules for the community of monks and nuns, intended to maintain discipline and harmony in the Sangha. The scripture “Accepting Two or Three Full Bowls” (Dvittipattapūrapaṭiggahaṇa) is one of the Pācittiya rules, a class of violations requiring confession before the Sangha.
The historical background of this scripture concerns the Buddha and the elders establishing regulations based on actual situations in the communal life of the Sangha. Rules concerning the acceptance of food (bhojana), especially rice in the bowl (patta), reflect the foundation of practice in diligence (viriya) and differentiation in the monastic community of ancient times.
Main Content
The scripture stipulates that a monastic should not accept more than two or three full bowls of rice (patta-pūra). These rules arise from the principle of moderation (appicchatā) and non-greed (alobha). When a monastic accepts more rice than necessary, that is an act violating the rule concerning differentiation.
The specific content of this scripture has not been fully translated within this scope, but according to the general context of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, this regulation aims to limit greed in receiving food. The monastic should know when to stop and should not abuse the affection of the lay community (upāsaka), thereby carrying out the Buddha’s teaching on moderation.
When this rule is violated, the monastic must perform Pācittiya confession before another monastic or before the Sangha. Confession is not only words, but must be accompanied by change in action, expressing determination not to repeat the offense.
Practical Meaning
This rule has profound importance in the context of Theravāda practice.
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