San Mu Bu Pm GBM 3 Sk 40Receiving Respectfully
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa
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THE SUTTA ON RESPECTFUL RECEIVING
Background
The Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa Sutta (Respectful Receiving) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, where the rules governing monastic life were recorded from councils held after Śākyamuni Buddha entered nirvana. This context arose when elder monks gathered to discuss matters of discipline and proper conduct within the Sangha.
The term sakkacca means “carefully, respectfully, attentively,” while paṭiggahaṇa means “receiving, accepting, taking up.” The title of this sutta reflects an important principle: the way monks and nuns should receive instruction, admonition, and actions from teachers or other members of the Sangha.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, respectful receiving is not merely a formal courtesy, but a basic ethical principle. It reflects reverence for the Dharma, for those who teach, and for the process of spiritual training in the Sangha.
Main Content
The sutta instructs that when monks and nuns receive teachings, beneficial actions, or comments from those senior to them, they should receive them carefully, sincerely, and without unmindful rejection or resistance. This receiving includes the following elements: listening with focused attention, not allowing the mind to be distracted, being willing to understand the deeper meaning of the words, and respecting the motivation and wisdom of the teacher.
The sutta also shows that respectful receiving is a form of sammā-vāyāma (right effort). It is not blind compliance, but the opening of the heart to receive teachings that may help one progress on the path of practice.
In the monastic context, respectful receiving also protects the harmony and discipline of the Sangha.
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