San Lo Bi Vb Pc 105Not Following Mentor
Pāli / Sanskrit:Pavattinī-nānubandhana
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EXPLANATION OF THE PAVATTINĪ-NĀNUBANDHANA SCRIPTURE
Women Who Do Not Follow Their Teachers
Context
This scripture belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of Theravāda Buddhism, specifically within the rules concerning Pācittiya offenses for nuns. In the context of the early religious community, guidance from teachers (pavattinī, those who instruct and train) was an essential foundation for bhikkhunīs to maintain morality and develop spiritually. The Buddha established these rules not to oppress, but to protect the community from risks and preserve the trust of the people.
The scripture speaks of cases in which nuns do not follow the guidance of their official teachers. This is not a random action, but an issue connected with discipline, respect, and the governance of the community of practice. This context reflects a complex monastic society, in which relationships between teacher and student have profound meaning on both spiritual and administrative levels.
Main Content
According to the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, nuns should not neglect or deliberately fail to follow the guidance of their appointed teachers. This action is considered a Pācittiya offense, a type of violation requiring confession before the community (pabbājana). Pavattinī, the guides, in this context are not only those experienced in practice, but also those who bear legal and ethical responsibility for the formation of young nuns.
Not following (nānubandhana) is not merely laziness or disobedience. It involves ignoring instruction concerning discipline in daily life, meditation, study of the Dharma, and ethical training. When a nun does not seek guidance or deliberately avoids training sessions, she is breaking an important link in the monastic structure. This can lead to spiritual loss, diminished effectiveness in practice, and possible disciplinary problems in the community.
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