Lzh Sarv Bi Vb Sk 30Covering the Head (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaoguṇṭhita
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EXPLANATION OF THE DUTIYAOGUṆṬHITA TEXT (COVERING THE HEAD - THE SECOND TIME)
Background
This text is cited in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga, the explanation of the nuns’ discipline. The Vinaya Piṭaka is a collection of rules of practice and ethical discipline for the community of monks and nuns in Theravada Buddhism, compiled after the Buddha’s passing.
“Covering the head” (oguṇṭhita) is a disciplinary issue related to the clothing and attitude of bhikkhunīs in practice activities and daily conduct. The appearance of two texts on this matter, with Dutiya meaning the second time, shows different nuances in context or application. These regulations were laid down by the Buddha to protect the purity of mental conduct and maintain the discipline of the Sangha body.
Main Content
In the Vinaya Piṭaka, covering the head is considered in light of reverence and respect in practice. Bhikkhunīs should not leave the head uncovered in certain situations, especially when coming into contact with others, when praying, or when attending Dharma-study sessions in the Sangha community.
This regulation arises from a combination of practical aesthetics, the spirit of patience, and the principle of respect. The head is regarded as a sensitive part of the human body in Buddhist understanding, and how we care for it reflects how we care for our mind. Covering the head is not merely an aesthetic matter but also a symbol of patience, humility, and acceptance of discipline.
The second text (Dutiya) may relate to a situation or context different from the first text, or it may further clarify specific details. In the Pāli tradition, repetition and clarification of regulations show their importance and their practical applications in daily life.
Practical Meaning
Whether one is a bhikkhu, bhikkhunī, or layperson practicing the Buddha-Dharma, the spirit of this text reminds us that discipline is not an unreasonable imposition but a tool of liberation.
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