Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Sk 18Well-Covered (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna
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Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna Sutra (Well-Covered - Part 2)
Background
The Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna Sutra is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pātimokkha Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga, the rules of practice for female bhikkhunīs. This sutra is the second part of the set of regulations concerning "what is well covered" (Suppaṭicchanna), related to guarding the body, especially those parts that should not be exposed in monastic and public life.
The background for this sutra arose when the Blessed Buddha saw that some bhikkhunīs did not follow the principle of covering the body appropriately, leading to misunderstandings and doubts in the lay community. Therefore, the Tathagata established specific regulations to protect both the purity of the bhikkhunīs and the honor of the Sangha.
Main Content
Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna concerns detailed regulations on how bhikkhunīs should dress, behave, and cover the body in specific situations. The sutra states that a bhikkhunī must keep the body "well covered" (suppaṭicchanna), meaning that sensitive parts must be modestly concealed, especially in the presence of men or during public activities.
This regulation is not an arbitrary prohibition, but has a clear purpose: to protect diligent practice, preserve respect from the community, and avoid situations that could shake the faith of others in the Sangha. The sutra also refers to specific situations in which a bhikkhunī may change clothes, bathe, or wash garments while still observing the principle of proper covering.
This second part (Dutiya) emphasizes secondary cases or variations of the rule, helping to clarify the spirit of the Vinaya rather than merely setting rigid limitations.
Practical Meaning
From the standpoint of practice, Dutiyasuppaṭicchanna teaches us that Sīla (discipline) is not external humility without substance, but the protection of mindfulness from unwholesome impulses.
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