San Lo Bu Pm Sk 16Not Noisy (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaappasadda
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THE SECOND DISCOURSE ON NOT BEING NOISY
(Dutiyaappasadda)
Background
This discourse is drawn from the Vinaya Piṭaka of Theravāda Buddhism, belonging to the Suttavibhanga section, the detailed rules taught by the Buddha on specific occasions. The discourses in the “Not Noisy” (Appasadda) category usually concern rules of conduct, moderation, and diligence in the Sangha.
This second instance was stated after the Buddha had already presented the first rule, in order to emphasize the importance of observing standards of conduct. The historical context of the Vinaya Piṭaka shows that these regulations arose from specific events in the monastic community, when some individuals behaved improperly and diminished the confidence of Buddhist lay followers and the world.
Main Content
The Dutiyaappasadda discourse emphasizes a basic principle: renunciants must act and conduct themselves in such a way that they do not cause loss of confidence (appasadda) toward the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, or toward ordinary worldly people. Here the word “appasadda” means what does not cause lack of faith, what does not create public noise, and what does not diminish the reputation of the teaching.
The specific content of this discourse states that bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs must be careful with the six faculties: eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind. They must restrain their senses (indriyasamvara) to avoid actions that may be criticized. This is not because those actions are inherently evil, but because they may diminish the conditions for practice and cause Buddhist lay followers to lose confidence.
The Vinaya also emphasizes that random details, words, and gestures that seem minor may become “large problems” when discussed by public opinion. Therefore, practitioners must always be aware that they are objects of public attention, and must live in a way worthy of respect.
Practical Meaning
This discourse teaches that practice is not merely the elimination of sinful things according to personal ideas, but also living wisely in order to protect the Dharma in the eyes of all people.
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