San Mu Bu Pm GBM 3 Sk 2Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ nivāsayiṣyāma
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Explanation of the Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma Discourse
Background
This discourse belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, an important part of the three Pāli baskets (Tipiṭaka). The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of rules of practice governing disciplinary matters of the Sangha, including prohibitions (Pātimokkha), the events that led to the arising of the rules, and detailed guidance for the life of one gone forth.
In the context of the early Sangha, while the Buddha was still living, bhikkhus frequently faced specific situations concerning lodging and the arrangement of communal living. The Nātyutkṛṣtaṁ Nivāsayiṣyāma discourse concerns regulations on how to handle matters related to residence, especially disputes or difficulties arising from the arrangement of lodging in monastic institutions. The title of this discourse in Pāli-Sanskrit means “we shall allow residence in places exceeding the standard,” or is connected with permission for residence.
Main Content
The specific content of this discourse has not been fully translated in available materials, but based on the characteristics of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this discourse very likely addresses the Buddha’s guidance on allowing bhikkhus to use dwellings with atypical features or exceeding the usual prescribed standards.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, regulations concerning dwellings (vihāra) are very specific. Bhikkhus are required to observe principles concerning distance, cleanliness, and safety. However, when there are special circumstances, such as harsh weather, a sudden increase in the number of bhikkhus, or geographical difficulty, the Buddha allowed reasonable exceptions. This discourse may concern cases in which the Buddha allowed the Sangha to use dwellings exceeding normal standards, provided that this served the sustainable development of the monastery and did not harm the work of practice.
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