Lzh Sarv Bu Pm 2 Sk 21Not Noisy (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaappasadda
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The Dutiyaappasadda Scripture (Not Noisy - The Second)
Context
The Dutiyaappasadda scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition, as part of the rules of practice and discipline for monks and nuns. This content is recorded a second time in texts on the quiet and dignity of the Sangha, reflecting the deep concern of early Buddhism for a harmonious environment of practice.
Historically, regulations on quiet arose from practical necessity: a community of monks and nuns living together needed to maintain mental concentration for practice. Loud noise is not only a physical disturbance but also reflects a coarse and uncontrolled state of mind. Therefore, the Buddha and senior disciples established specific guidance on maintaining action and speech so as to create a pure environment worthy of the practice of those who follow the Dharma.
Main Content
This scripture deals with the matter of noise (appasadda), chiefly sounds made without consideration and without courtesy in the Sangha. Acts such as speaking loudly, laughing noisily, carelessly dropping objects, or uncontrolled movements are regarded as violations of the dignity of monks and nuns.
According to the Pāli tradition, management of noise is directly connected with the five faculties (pañca-indriya), specifically restraint of the hearing faculty (sotindriya) and self-management so as not to produce stimulating sounds. This is part of general sīla, intended to maintain the purity (sādhāraṇa-śīla) of the community.
The specific content of this scripture has not been fully translated in existing materials, but the general context shows that it addresses actions or a case previously cautioned against, and that this is a second reminder, perhaps a section on discipline or a clearer regulation concerning cases of repeated offense or specific situations that monks and nuns should avoid.
Practical Meaning
The profound meaning of this scripture lies in the recognition that outward action (bāhira-kamma) reflects the inner state of mind (antara-citta).
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