Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Sk 48Swaying the Head (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyasīsappacālaka
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Explanation of the Dutiyasīsappacālaka Sutra
Swaying the Head (Second Time)
Background
The Dutiyasīsappacālaka Sutra belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, a key part of the Pāli Canon in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of rules of practice and instructions on discipline that bhikkhus, bhikkhunīs, and laypeople must observe in order to maintain purity and harmony in the Buddhist community.
This sutra concerns a specific action, swaying the head, considered a form of violation or disrespect in the context of communal practice. The word "sīsappacālaka" (sīsa = head, pacālaka = moving or swaying) identifies this action clearly. The appearance of "dutiya" (second time) suggests that this is the second time the Vinaya text refers to a similar violation, perhaps under different circumstances or to a different degree.
Vinaya sutras of this kind were recorded to guide the Sangha in handling practical situations arising in communal life. They reflect the carefulness of the Buddha Dharma in maintaining discipline, not for separateness, but for respect, mental focus, and collective harmony.
Main Content
In the Vinaya context, the act of swaying the head is considered an expression of lack of concentration, lack of respect, or sometimes a sign of resistance or disobedience toward instructions. When bhikkhus gather for practice or attend collective Dharma activities, the spirit of concentration and respect is indispensable.
This sutra may state that the act of swaying the head, especially if done intentionally or repeatedly, violates the rule concerning discipline or respect. The degree of violation depends on the circumstances: whether it is unintentional, or whether it expresses resistance and disrespect toward the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
The specific content of this sutra has not been fully translated in the present scope.
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