Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Sk 70Na gulugulu
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na gulugulu
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Exposition of the Na Gulugulu Sutta
Background
The Na Gulugulu Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Pāli Canon and is part of the detailed regulations concerning monastic discipline in the Sangha. The Vinaya Piṭaka was formulated by the Buddha to protect the purity of the practicing community and at the same time to educate bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs in ethical action.
This sutta is found in the Pātimokkha or among regulations related to conduct, specifically faults connected with the character or actions of practitioners. Although the title "Na gulugulu" has not been fully translated in the descriptive information, based on the Vinaya context it concerns actions that should not be done or conduct unsuitable to the discipline of one who has gone forth.
The age of this writing is considered to belong to the period after the Buddha's parinirvana, when the disciples gathered and recorded teachings on self-governance within the Sangha. The historical context shows that these regulations were formed from practical issues arising in the community.
Main Content
Although the specific content of this sutta has not been fully translated in the descriptive information, based on its place in the Vinaya Piṭaka, the Na gulugulu Sutta refers to behaviors or traits that one who has gone forth needs to avoid. Regulations in the Vinaya Piṭaka often concern:
First, actions harmful to the reputation of the Sangha and Buddhism. Second, improper conduct toward elders or fellow practitioners, disturbing harmony in the community. Third, patterns of behavior that may create imbalance or unfairness among members.
The regulations in the Vinaya Piṭaka are established according to the principle of education and reformation, not harsh punishment. For offenses, the Sangha has the authority to apply corrective measures such as acknowledging the fault before the Sangha (pabbājaniya kamma) or other forms depending on the seriousness of the offense.
Practical Meaning
The practical value of regulations such as Na gulugulu lies in building inner discipline and a sense of personal responsibility.
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