Lzh Sarv Bu Pm 2 Ss 12Corrupters of Families
Pāli / Sanskrit:Kuladūsaka
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The Kula-Dūsaka Sutta: Corrupters of Families
Background
The Kula-Dūsaka Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the early tradition of the Buddha-Dharma, and is recorded in variant Vinaya transmissions of early Buddhist schools. This sutta is part of the regulations on ethics and discipline within the Sangha, reflecting the Buddha’s concern for actions that could harm families and communities.
The historical background of this sutta lies in the period when the Buddha was still alive, as he built the community of monks and nuns and established rules of practice. The regulations in the Vinaya Piṭaka were intended not only to protect the purity of the Sangha, but also to preserve the good relationship between the Sangha and the lay community.
Main Content
The Kula-Dūsaka Sutta (kuladūsaka = corrupters or destroyers of families) concerns acts by members of the Sangha that may harm families and social relationships. Specifically, the sutta points out actions that a practitioner should not perform, including acts related to moral transgression, inappropriate interference in family life, or acts of enticement and manipulation.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, “corrupters of families” (kuladūsaka) especially refers to monks and nuns who behave improperly: although their outward form may appear monastic, in reality they have broken the principles of discipline and morality. The sutta warns that such acts not only cause one’s own negligence, but also negatively affect families and communities that place their trust in the Sangha.
This rule reflects an important principle in Theravāda Buddhism: the purity of the Sangha is the foundation for maintaining the economic and spiritual independence of the monastic community. When members of the Sangha behave improperly, this not only distorts the Teaching, but also weakens the trust of the lay community.
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