Upp Sk 6Laughing Loudly (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaujjagghika
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The Second Sutta on Laughing Loudly (Dutiyaujjagghika)
Background
The Second Sutta on Laughing Loudly is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, the sacred scripture of the Theravāda tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka is a collection of disciplinary rules and foundational stories explaining how monastics and bodhisattvas should guard themselves in conduct, speech, and thought. This is not a discourse of doctrinal preaching, but history, rules, and cases intended to maintain harmony in the Sangha.
The title “Laughing Loudly” (ujjagghika) reflects a specific event related to inappropriate behavior or speech that caused laughter within the Sangha. In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, actions that at first seem trivial become important matters of practice, because they affect concentration, dignity, and respectful attitude, all core elements of monastic life. This sutta records a case in which a monk or nun laughed loudly in an improper way, and the Buddha used the event as a teaching.
Main Content
Although the Vinaya Piṭaka does not provide complete details about the specific incident in this sutta, the general context of the suttas on “laughing loudly” (ujjagghika) in the Vinaya Piṭaka concerns minor faults of conduct. Laughing loudly, especially in inappropriate circumstances, is regarded as lacking dignity and may distract others in practice.
The Buddha taught that monastics must preserve decorum (sīla), not only with regard to harmful actions, but also in seemingly small behaviors. Laughing in a loud voice may be considered heedless, lacking clear comprehension (sampajañña—awareness, mindfulness), or showing insufficient respect for the Dharma and the Sangha. This is why the sutta was recorded: to remind us that even the smallest conduct of a monastic reflects the state of their mind.
The Vinaya Piṭaka does not apply rigid regulations, but points out the standards of dignity that monks and nuns should pursue.
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