Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Sk 44Swinging the Arms (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyabāhuppacālaka
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Dutiyabāhuppacālaka Sutra (The Second Time Concerning Letting the Arms Go)
Background
Dutiyabāhuppacālaka is a sutra belonging to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Buddha Dharma tradition. This sutra records an event related to the discipline of the Sangha, specifically conduct in regulating the body and gestures of bhikkhus.
The background of the sutra arises from rules concerning the conduct of the monastics in the life of practice. The Buddha Śākyamuni, with boundless wisdom, established the Pātimokkha rules to maintain discipline, preserve the good name of the fourfold assembly (bhikkhus, bhikkhunīs, male lay followers, female lay followers), and protect the long-term development of Buddhism.
Main Content
Dutiyabāhuppacālaka refers to a specific violation connected with the conduct of "letting the arms go" for the second time. In the Vinaya context, "arm" (bāhu) is used here symbolically to indicate improper gestures or actions. "Letting the arms go" refers to vigorous, animated action that does not accord with the standards of monastic training.
This sutra records that during practice or daily life, some bhikkhus made gestures or actions not in accordance with the Vinaya. After the Buddha was informed, he used the occasion to teach, establish, or confirm a specific rule of conduct. The repetition ("second time") shows that this was a violation that had been admonished more than once before being officially recorded in the Pātimokkha.
The Buddha emphasized that respect for even small rules concerning gestures and actions is not merely a matter of form, but also reflects the mindful attitude of the practitioner. These details, though they may seem minor, are a firm foundation for practice in accordance with the Dharma.
Practical Meaning
Dutiyabāhuppacālaka reminds us of the importance of Vinaya in the life of practice.
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