San Mu Bu Pm GBM 3 Sk 20Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma
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Explanation of the Na Paryastikākṛta Pravekṣyāma Discourse
Background
The Na paryastikākṛta pravekṣyāma discourse belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda tradition of the Buddha-Dharma, and is part of the detailed regulations concerning the discipline of the Sangha. The title of this discourse, translated according to its original meaning, means “we shall not enter into, or practice, troublesome ways of sitting.” These are practical instructions given by the Buddha to regulate the conduct of monks and nuns, in order to protect dignity and meditative concentration in communal monastic life.
The Vinaya Piṭaka as a whole was compiled after the Buddha had attained nirvana. Elements of flexibility in the regulations reflect the responsiveness of the elders of the Buddha-Dharma to the specific circumstances of monks and nuns who had long taught the Dharma. This Na paryastikākṛta discourse is especially related to postures of sitting that are not suitable for serious practice and may lead to negligence or loss of concentration.
Main Content
The specific content of this discourse has not been fully translated in the Pāli Canon materials presently available in Vietnamese; however, according to the general context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this discourse is directed toward regulations concerning sitting posture in practice. According to the Theravāda tradition, maintaining correct posture is very important because:
First, sitting posture directly affects the state of mind and the capacity for concentration (samādhi). Troublesome ways of sitting, such as sitting in an overly twisted manner or in unbalanced postures, cause bodily unrest, and from that the mind cannot attain the stillness necessary for practice.
Second, the Vinaya Piṭaka emphasizes that inappropriate postures may lead to undignified appearances, affecting the standing of the Sangha. Maintaining a dignified outward appearance is part of sīla, morality, helping preserve the community’s faith and create favorable conditions for practice.
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