San Mu Bu Pm GBM 2 Pc 78Disrespect
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anādariya
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The Anādariya Discourse (Disrespect)
Background
Anādariya, disrespect or lack of reverence, is one of the offenses dealt with in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddha-Dharma tradition. This discourse appears in the regulations concerning discipline in the Saṅgha, intended to protect the spirit of training and harmony in the community of monastics.
In the time when the Buddha was still alive, the Saṅgha was formed with basic rules to preserve consistency in practice. Lack of respect, whether toward teachers, the Dharma, or fellow practitioners, was regarded as conduct that destroys the root of the path of practice. This is not because of harsh punishment, but because lack of reverence is itself the root of the decline of the Dharma.
The regulations related to anādariya are found in the Pātimokkha, the rules, and are analyzed in detail in the declarations concerning faults (Khandhakas). This is not a grave offense leading to expulsion from the Saṅgha, but it reflects a lack of depth in the spiritual life of the practitioner.
Main Content
Anādariya, from a (not) + ādariya (respect), expresses lack of respect and arrogance in one's conduct toward the three treasures of the Buddha-Dharma: the Tathāgata, the Dhamma, and the Saṅgha.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, anādariya may appear in many forms: failing to follow the guidance of a teacher, looking down on the teachings, or behaving disrespectfully toward members of the community. What matters is the intention and deliberately provocative action, not an accidental lapse.
This discourse emphasizes that on the path of practice, respect (ādariya) is not material offering or flattering words, but genuine obedience to the Dharma, that is, practicing the teachings sincerely and deeply. Anādariya is a sign of arrogance, self-satisfaction, or laziness in the training.
The penalties corresponding to anādariya may include acts of confession and correction (paṭikamma) or receiving criticism from the Saṅgha, depending on the degree and context.
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