Mpt Pc 77Leaving Without Giving Consent
Pāli / Sanskrit:Chandaṁadatvāgamana
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SUTRA ON LEAVING WITHOUT GIVING CONSENT
Background
The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of ethical rules governing the communal life of the Buddhist Sangha. Within it, the Pārājikas set forth the most serious offenses, which result in expulsion from the Order. This sutra belongs to the Pātimokkhasaṃvara, the set of seventy-two fundamental rules that every bhikkhu must uphold.
The sutra on "Leaving Without Giving Consent" (Chandaṁadatvāgamana) arose from a specific situation. During the time when the Buddha was still present in the world, certain bhikkhus independently abandoned the rains retreat (vassa), bringing the period of practice to an unlawful close without seeking permission from the Sangha Assembly or their guiding preceptor. This act violated the principle of communal practice and the respect owed to hierarchy and shared discipline.
Principal Content
Theravāda Buddhism emphasizes that departing from the Sangha without giving notice or obtaining consent (chandaṁ, meaning one's expressed wish or approval) constitutes a significant transgression. This is not merely a matter of administrative discipline; it also reflects a lack of respect, a lack of compassion, and the presence of conceit.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, when a bhikkhu wishes to conclude a rains retreat or to depart from the monastic community, he must inform his preceptor or the Sangha Assembly, explain his reasons, and receive their approval. This process is an expression of reverence and of the understanding that the individual is a part of the community, rather than an independent entity.
This sutra teaches that impulsive acts—departing without notice or explanation—not only cause disorder within the Sangha but also give rise to doubt concerning that person's state of mind. Are they fleeing responsibility? Is there something concealed? Such a lack of propriety may undermine the common trust and affect the collective spirit of practice.
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