Upp Sk 59Standing
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ṭhita
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Explanation of the Ṭhita Sutta (Responsive Canon 59)
Background
The Ṭhita Sutta appears in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, specifically in the section on Rules for Monks and Nuns (Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga). The background of the sutta concerns matters of practice within the community of nuns, female Buddhist renunciants following the Buddha’s teaching. The title “Ṭhita” means “standing” or “remaining still,” pointing to the firm and stable condition of a bhikkhunī in the process of practice. This sutta reflects an important aspect of the Vinaya Piṭaka: the cultivation of actions, spirit, and body that stand firmly in the Dharma.
Main Content
Although the descriptive information does not provide the full detailed content of the sutta, based on the context of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, the Ṭhita Sutta very likely discusses the stability (ṭhiti) of a practitioner in three aspects: body, speech, and mind.
Ṭhita of the Body — Stability of Body: This concerns external rules and actions of the nuns, including how to maintain the body in movements, standing, and sitting in accordance with the Vinaya. A bhikkhunī must train so that the body is not trembling, unstable, or wandering aimlessly.
Ṭhita of Speech — Stability of Speech: The Dharma and Vinaya require speech to be firm, not wavering, not double-tongued or deceitful. A bhikkhunī must speak words that are intentional, practical, timely, kind, and beneficial.
Ṭhita of Mind — Stability of Mind: This is the deepest aspect, concerning a mind that does not waver before admonitions, criticism, or challenging circumstances. A firm mind is a mind not swept away by greed, hatred, and delusion.
Stability in these three aspects is not rigidity or coldness, but a state that is flexible, clear, and full of humility before the Dharma.
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