San Mg Bu Pm Pc 42Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anupasampannasahaseyya
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Anupasampannasahaseyya Sutta
On Lying Down Together With One Who Has Not Received Upasampadā
Background
The Anupasampannasahaseyya text belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Bhikkhu Pātimokkha, the code of practice for male bhikkhus. This text records an important regulation concerning interaction between bhikkhus who have received upasampadā, full ordination, and those who have not received upasampadā.
The historical background for the declaration of this rule comes from actual situations in the Buddhist Sangha. When the royal Blessed Buddha was still in the world, disciples living together sometimes failed to observe appropriate separation between those complete in the monastic state and those preparing for or still in the process of training. This lack of clearly defined boundaries led to distress and harmed the discipline and honor of the Sangha.
Main Content
The text states that a bhikkhu who has received upasampadā should not lie on the same bed, in the same room, or in the same resting place with someone who has not received upasampadā (anupasampanna). The word “sahaseyya” means “lying down together,” indicating excessive closeness in living space.
This rule belongs to the Pācittiya class, one of the offenses requiring confession and restitution. If a bhikkhu violates it, he must disclose this offense before another bhikkhu according to the regulations of the Sangha. The degree of seriousness reflects the importance of this separation.
The reason behind this rule is related to three main matters: first, maintaining a clear boundary between those who have completed the monastic status and those who have not, in order to protect the spirit of practice; second, avoiding misunderstandings or conjecture from the outside community; third, ensuring safety and integrity within the Sangha.
Practical Meaning
The Anupasampannasahaseyya rule is not merely a regulation concerning living space. It expresses a sacred principle in Theravāda practice: the distinction between those who have completed the monastic state and those still on the path.
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