San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Pc 53Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anupasampannasahaseyya
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Instructional Sutta on Lying with One Not Fully Ordained
Context
This rule is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Sutta Vibhaṅga section of the Pāṭimokkha, the code of rules, among the offenses to be brought before the monastic community. The context arose when the Buddha was informed by his disciples about the conduct of certain monks who did not observe the standards of communal discipline.
The term “anupasampanna” means one who has not received full ordination (upasampadā), that is, one who has not received the complete discipline of a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī. In the Theravāda tradition, “sahaseyya” refers to the act of lying down or sleeping together. This rule is intended to protect the spirit of purity and integrity in the Sangha, especially in the relationship between those who have fully committed themselves to the teaching and those who remain at an initial stage.
Main Content
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, if a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī sleeps together with a person who has not received full ordination, such as a novice monk, novice nun, or layperson, this is considered a fault that must be dealt with. This rule is not merely physical in nature, but also carries the meaning of the necessary separation between those who have fully committed themselves to the Buddha’s path and those who are still in a preparatory period.
The action of “lying together” is understood as sharing the same bed, dwelling, or sleeping space at the same time. This is regulated in order to avoid unnecessary suspicions, protect the honor of the monastic community, and maintain clear boundaries between those who have entered the full training and those who have not.
This rule also reflects the Buddha’s concern for environmental conditions and social conduct that may affect practice. By preventing these situations, the teaching seeks to remove opportunities for carelessness or unsuitable conditions for the dignified life of renunciants.
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