San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Pc 56Living With an Ejected Monastic
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ukkhittasambhoga
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Sutta on Living Together with an Expelled Monk
Ukkhittasambhoga - Explanation from the Vinaya Piṭaka
Context
The Ukkhittasambhoga Sutta belongs to the Pātimokkha, the code of discipline, in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Pācittiya section—rules concerning lighter offenses that require confession. It is one of the detailed regulations related to the discipline of the monastic community in Theravāda Buddhism.
The content of this sutta arose from practical situations in the Sangha: when a monk has been expelled or suspended (ukkhitta) by a decision of the Sangha, are other monks permitted to live together with him and share communal amenities and property with that expelled monk? This is a very important matter of monastic discipline, because it concerns the unity and discipline of the collective, a factor regarded as essential for the long-term preservation of the Dharma.
Main Content
According to the Pācittiya rule, a monastic may not live together with or share essential property, such as a room, sleeping place, or personal requisites, with an expelled monk. This action is regarded as a violation of discipline, called “sambhoga,” sharing or living together. If the monk intentionally does so, he must confess before the Sangha, because he has disregarded the decision of the Sangha and caused division in the community.
However, this regulation does not mean that one must act cruelly or completely shun the person. Monastics may still have contact, speak, and offer support politely, but they may not openly live together or share property. The purpose is to compel the expelled monk to reflect on his actions and seek confession so that he may be recognized again.
This reflects a principle in Theravāda Buddhism: the Sangha is a legal body, with the authority to make collective decisions concerning internal discipline. Respecting that decision is respecting the Sangha, and respecting the Buddha Dharma itself.
Practical Meaning
Ukkhittasambhoga teaches us that in a community of practice, discipline and unity are essential.
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