Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Ss 8Making a Groundless Accusation Out of Anger
Pāli / Sanskrit:Duṭṭhadosa
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Commentary on the Duṭṭhadosa Sutta (A Groundless Accusation Made Out of a Mind of Anger)
Background
This sutta is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, specifically in the section concerning the rules of discipline for the monastic community of monks and nuns. These rules were compiled after the Buddha observed monks committing violations or causing disturbances within the monastic community. The Duṭṭhadosa Sutta concerns the case of a person who, under the influence of hatred (dosa) and anger (kodha), makes a false accusation against a monk or another member of the community.
This legal context reflects the practical concerns of the monastic community, where internal disputes, misunderstandings, and states of dissatisfaction can lead to groundless accusations. The Buddha clearly prescribed the various violations and their consequences according to their degree of severity, with the aim of preserving the purity and harmony of the Sangha.
Main Content
The Duṭṭhadosa Sutta addresses a specific case: when a person lies or fabricates an accusation against another because they are overcome by hatred (duṭṭha), anger (kodha), and a discontented mind. This conduct is regarded as an offense (āpatti) under monastic law, since it directly violates the fourth of the five fundamental Precepts—refraining from false speech—and, beyond this, it undermines trust and harmony within the monastic community.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, if a monk makes a false accusation against another out of a motivation of anger and without genuine evidence, that monk commits an offense and must perform a confession (desanā) before the community. The degree of penalty depends on the nature and impact of the accusation. If the false speech causes serious harm to the honor or standing of the accused, the violation may be regarded as more severe.
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