Lzh Sarv Bu Pm Sk 48Swinging the Arms (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyabāhuppacālaka
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Explanation of the Dutiyabāhuppacālaka Sutta
(The Second Discourse on Shaking the Arms)
Background
The Dutiyabāhuppacālaka Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. It is part of the rules of proper practice concerning the bodily, verbal, and mental conduct of monks and nuns in the monastic community.
The title “Shaking the Arms” (Bāhuppacālaka) refers to a specific action mentioned in the context of disciplinary training for disciples. According to the tradition of the Pāli Canon, the regulations in the Vinaya Piṭaka are not merely arbitrary prohibitions, but instructions that help monks and nuns cultivate the mind, preserve the practice of Dharma, and develop the virtuous qualities necessary for the path of liberation.
This discourse is recorded in the Pātimokkha (the Code of Discipline) or related sections of the Vinaya, where the events and reasons for which the Buddha established prohibitions are recorded. The term “Dutiya” (second) suggests that this is a rule repeated or further clarified after an earlier instance.
Main Content
Although the descriptive information does not provide the full details of the text, based on the context of the Pāli Vinaya, this discourse concerns the Buddha’s admonition to monastics about inappropriate actions in communal life at the monastery. The action of “shaking the arms” (or clapping the hands, pointing unconsciously) may refer to gestures that cause distraction, are impolite, or fail to conform to discipline within the monastic community.
In the Vinaya Piṭaka, such matters are often recorded to show that: (1) this seemingly harmless action caused disturbances in communal order; (2) monks and nuns need to be aware of all their actions, even the smallest gestures; (3) practice is not only mental stillness, but also comprehensive control of the body.
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