Lzh Sarv Bi Vb Pc 90Whispering With Monk
Pāli / Sanskrit:Whispering with monk
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Explanation of the Discourse on Whispering with a Bhikkhu
Background
The discourse “Whispering with a Bhikkhu” is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, specifically in the Bhikkhu Vibhaṅga at rule 90. This is one of the regulations concerning conduct, language, and interaction among members of the Sangha in the Early Buddhist tradition.
The background of this discourse lies in the period of the Sangha’s development after the Buddha’s parinirvana. As the Sangha developed and expanded, matters of discipline, ethics, and the conduct of bhikkhus needed to be clearly regulated. The Vinaya Piṭaka therefore became a collection of rules to maintain purity, harmony, and focus in the practice of the Buddhist Dharma.
The discourse concerns the category of the Pātimokkha, the basic regulations that bhikkhus must follow. Specifically, this rule 90 belongs to the category of Pācittiya, offenses requiring confession, lighter violations that still need to be corrected through confession and practice.
Main Content
Rule 90 on “whispering with a bhikkhu” handles a specific situation in the communal life of the Sangha: when a bhikkhu whispers or speaks privately with another bhikkhu, especially in inappropriate circumstances or with the intention of causing division and discord in the Sangha.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the act of whispering (guhyaṁ bhāsituṁ) is forbidden because it may lead to negative consequences: creating secrets among members, breaking public trust, or becoming a means of spreading rumors and negative stories that can divide the Sangha. This is a Pācittiya offense, meaning that the offending bhikkhu must confess publicly before the Sangha or before a teacher.
The discourse emphasizes that communication within the Sangha should be open, transparent, and conducive to unity.
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