Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Pc 78Disrespect
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anādariya
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Anādariya Sutta (Disrespect)
Background
In the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, Anādariya is an offense in the Pācittiya category, violations requiring confession and correction. This discourse arose from specific situations in the community of monks and nuns, where bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs displayed a disrespectful attitude toward those worthy of respect.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is guided by actual stories. Each rule was established because the Buddha saw the need to protect the community of practice and maintain harmony. Anādariya reflects the principle that in a community of practice, mutual respect is the foundation of discipline and spiritual progress.
Main Content
Anādariya (anādariya = a-, not + ādariya, respect) means an attitude of disrespect or contempt. In the context of monastic discipline, this usually relates to the way bhikkhus treat those worthy of respect: elders (thera), long-standing practitioners, or those who perform especially venerable actions in the Dharma.
The offense does not lie in disagreement or debate about the Dharma, for Theravāda Buddhism encourages reasonable inquiry. Rather, Anādariya is the covering of arrogance, conceit, and rejection of the value of those who have accumulated experience in practice. It may appear through curt speech, contemptuous gestures, or refusal to respect those who have attained higher qualities.
Confession (paṭidesanā) is the remedy. A bhikkhu or bhikkhunī must acknowledge the fault before a virtuous person and show a change in attitude. This is not about fear or self-abasement, but about recognizing that respect is the key to learning and progress.
Practical Meaning
In Theravāda Buddhist practice, Anādariya is a lesson in humility (niṭṭharaṇatā). Respect is not outside of practice; it is a core part of it.
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