San Mu Bu Pm GBM 3 Sk 35Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma
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Exposition of the Na Gulphe Gulpham Niṣatsyāma Sutta
Background
The Na Gulphe Gulpham Niṣatsyāma Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka is the compilation of training rules established by the Buddha for bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs, intended to maintain discipline and harmony within the Sangha. This sutta is found in the Pācimokkha section, the basic code of discipline, where prohibited actions connected with moral and disciplinary offenses are listed.
The phrase “Na gulphe gulpham niṣatsyāma” means “We shall not sit with those who do not observe discipline,” or “We shall not sit on equal terms with those who violate the basic moral principles.” This context concerns the maintenance of boundaries in social interactions among members of the Sangha, especially those who have violated fundamental rules.
Main Content
This sutta reflects a basic principle in the Vinaya Piṭaka: monastics should maintain a clear distinction between those who observe discipline (atiśaya) and those who do not. This is not contempt, but a measure to protect the integrity of the Dharma and the community of practice.
The principle of “not sitting equally” (na gulphe) indicates a difference in standing within training. When a bhikkhu violates important Pātimokkha rules without showing repentance, others should maintain a certain distance—not to punish him, but to encourage proper practice. This resembles the principle of “Brahmacariya” (the pure life) emphasized by the Buddha: those who do not follow the moral path are temporarily set apart, encouraging them to return to the right path.
The related rules include offenses such as Pārājika (defeats) and Saṅghādisesa (offenses requiring action by the Sangha): those who engage in sexual misconduct, killing, theft, or lying about spiritual attainments must undergo different disciplinary consequences.
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