San Lo Bu Pm Pc 42Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anupasampannasahaseyya
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The Discourse on Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained
Background
Anupasampannasahaseyya is one of the important legal regulations in the Vinaya of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. This rule was compiled in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pācittiya section, rules relating to lesser violations that nevertheless require confession.
The background of this regulation arose from actual situations in the community of monks and nuns during the Buddha’s lifetime. As the Sangha developed, issues appeared concerning lodging, communal living, and relationships in the community of practice. The Buddha gave principles to maintain discipline, purity, and the honor of the Sangha Jewel. The Anupasampannasahaseyya rule is a typical example of detailed regulations intended to prevent unwanted incidents and maintain the purity of practitioners.
Main Content
The rule "Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained" relates directly to the body, living space, and standards of purity in the Sangha. Specifically, it prohibits bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs from lying down to sleep in the same place with those who have not received full ordination (anupasampanna), that is, those who have not been officially recognized as members of the Sangha Jewel.
The basic reasons for this regulation include: protecting the reputation of the Sangha from misunderstandings or slander from society; maintaining clear boundaries between those who have committed themselves to practicing according to the Dharma and those who have not; and preventing situations that may lead to impurity or misconduct.
The penalty for violating this regulation is Pācittiya, also translated as a Pātimokkha violation. This means that any monk or nun who lies down together with one not fully ordained must confess before the community and take corrective steps in order to purify the violation.
Practical Meaning
This regulation is not merely an administrative rule, but expresses a profound principle concerning mind and action.
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