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Pāli / Sanskrit:Paṭiññātakaraṇa
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Paṭiññatakaraṇa Sutta — The Confession
Background
The Paṭiññatakaraṇa Sutta (The Confession) belongs to the Vinaya Pitaka in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, specifically within the regulations concerning the procedure for receiving those who wish to go forth. This discourse records the declarations and confessions required in the process by which an ordinary person wishes to become a bhikkhu or bhikkhuni according to the Dharma of the Buddha.
In the historical context of the early Sangha, when the Buddha had just established the community of practice, many issues arose concerning the admission of those who wished to go forth. To maintain the purity of the Sangha and ensure that those entering had genuine resolve, the rules and procedures of admission were established in a solemn way. The Paṭiññatakaraṇa Sutta is the detailed guidance on how these confessions are to be made.
Main Content
This discourse focuses on the confessions that a candidate must make before being formally admitted into the community. According to the Theravada tradition, these confessions are not empty vows, but transparent declarations of the understanding and resolve of the person going forth.
Specifically, the candidate must confess that they understand the basics of the Buddha-Dharma, especially the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), the most serious prohibitions in the Vinaya, and the requirements of the monastic life. This confession is not merely a formal formula, but a transparent statement of understanding and acceptance of the conditions of practice.
In particular, the discourse records the importance of voluntariness and transparency in the process of going forth. No one can be forced or deceived into the Sangha. The candidate must personally declare, with a clear spirit, that they accept the requirements of the life of Brahmacarya, the pure life.
Practical Meaning
The meaning of Paṭiññatakaraṇa extends beyond administrative procedures. It reflects a fundamental principle of early Buddha-Dharma: clarity, self-mastery, and responsibility.
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