Upp Sk 10Not Noisy (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaappasadda
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EXPOSITION OF THE DUTIYAAPPASADDA DISCOURSE (Not Noisy - Second Time)
Background
The Dutiyaappasadda discourse is found in the Uposathakkhandhaka, the chapter on observance days, of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the Vinaya collection of the Pāli Canon. These are practical instructions of the Buddha for monastics on observance days and during recitations of the Pātimokkha, the collective code of discipline.
In this context, the Buddha or senior members of the Sangha often reminded bhikkhunīs of rules of conduct to maintain quietude and purity in the monastic community. "Appasadda" (little noise, not noisy) is one of the precious qualities encouraged. The second repetition (dutiya) shows the importance and emphasis of this teaching.
Main Content
The Not Noisy discourse, the second time, focuses on advising female monastics to maintain silence and not make unnecessary noise in monasteries. This is not merely a matter of formal discipline, but reflects a profound Buddhist principle: abandoning restlessness, concentrating on mental composure (samādhi) and mindfulness (sati).
Specifically, bhikkhunīs are advised to avoid noisy actions such as calling out loudly, laughing too loudly, or using any tool or object carelessly and without caution. Instead, they should move gently, speak modestly, and always keep calm in mind. This is especially important during meditation periods, particularly at night when many monastics are practicing deep concentration.
The repetition in this discourse may imply that this instruction needs to be recalled frequently, because maintaining mindfulness concerning bodily and verbal actions is not natural for an untrained mind. It is part of the training in insight (vipassanā) concerning body (kāya), speech (vāc), and mind (citta).
Practical Meaning
From the perspective of practice, this discourse teaches that one should not take lightly actions that seem small.
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