Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Sk 12Evenly All Around
Pāli / Sanskrit:Parimaṇḍala
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PARIMAṆḌALA SUTRA — THE EVENLY COMPLETE CIRCLE
Background
The Parimaṇḍala Sutra (The Evenly Complete Circle) is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddha Dharma tradition. This is the regulatory portion of the monastic Vinaya, where the Buddha and senior disciples discuss matters related to discipline, management of the monastic community, and principles for living together harmoniously in the Sangha.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a collection of prohibitions, but also a set of guidelines for daily conduct that helps the Sangha maintain pure conduct and develop in concentration, compassion, and wisdom. This sutra reflects the Buddha's wisdom in building a firm ethical foundation for the community of faithful practitioners.
Main Content
The term "Parimaṇḍala" (parimaṇḍ-ala) means "circle" or "complete circular form." In the Vinaya context, this concept is often connected with principles of fairness, regularity, and completeness in managing communal matters.
This sutra teaches how monastics should handle situations involving discipline and disputes within the Sangha in an "evenly complete" manner, that is, fairly, impartially, and with all aspects included. The principle of the "evenly complete circle" may be understood as a kind of monastic tribunal, where all involved parties are heard, all evidence is considered, and the final decision is made justly and comprehensively.
The sutra emphasizes that decisions of the Sangha should not be influenced by personal bias, private likes and dislikes, or fear. Instead, they must be made on the basis of the Dharma (Dhamma), the true teachings of the Buddha. This ensures that the Sangha functions according to noble ethical principles, not according to power or personal interest.
The "even completeness" (parimaṇḍala) also reflects an image of wholeness: a circle with no weak point, no "dark corner," and no place left out.
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