Lzh Sarv Bu Pm Sk 26Not Sit Proudly
Pāli / Sanskrit:Not sit proudly
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The Sutta "Not Sitting Proudly" — Explanation
Context
This sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddha-Dharma tradition, which consists of the training rules and governance of the monastic community. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not only a set of prohibitions, but the ethical foundation (sīla) by which monastics maintain purity of mind and purity of action.
The sutta "Not Sitting Proudly" lies in the section that regulates bodily conduct, especially concerning the behavior of those who have gone forth. In that context, the attitude of "intoxication with oneself" (mada), that is, arrogance, pride, and self-satisfaction, is regarded as a grave mental disease obstructing awakening. This sutta reminds practitioners that actions, gestures, and even the way one sits reflect the inner state of mind.
Main Content
The sutta teaches that a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī should not sit with an attitude of pride and self-satisfaction, because this violates the spirit of humility required by the Buddha. A practitioner’s way of sitting is not merely a matter of physical posture, but an expression of mental intention. When monastics "sit proudly," that is, sit with an arrogant bearing, clenched hands, and a contracted body in an attitude of superiority over others, they expose a defiled mind.
Mada (arrogance) is one of the greatest hindrances (nīvaraṇa) to the process of awakening. It is rooted in greed (lobha), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha). Sitting proudly expresses attachment to self (attā), the very thing the Buddha-Dharma guides one to transcend. This sutta particularly emphasizes the importance of humility, a key virtue in the Buddha’s path, helping monastics maintain an outward-facing mind and open the door to wisdom.
Practical Meaning
The injunction "Do not sit proudly" in the Vinaya Piṭaka is not only an external rule of conduct, but a call for monastics to continually monitor their own minds. Every gesture, every way of sitting, and even every way of moving is an occasion to train in humility and solemnity.
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