San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Pc 77Leaving Without Giving Consent
Pāli / Sanskrit:Chandaṁadatvāgamana
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Explanation of the Chandaṁadatvāgamana Discourse
Context
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse, Leaving Without Giving Consent, is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, in the Pātimokkha section of the Vinaya, the standard collection of rules for bhikkhus. This discourse appears in the context of the Buddha’s special attention to matters of respect and discipline within the Sangha.
According to the Theravāda tradition, the Buddha established rules not out of discrimination, but for three main reasons: to encourage those who have faith, to support mature practitioners, and to restrain bhikkhus without conscience. The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse reflects one of these basic principles: respect for the consent (chanda) of the Sangha community in matters concerning departure or change of residence.
Main Content
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse deals with a specific situation: when a bhikkhu intends to leave his residence without asking permission or informing the Sangha. Though this act may appear small, it contains problems of discipline and mutual respect in the community of practice.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, a bhikkhu must have the consent (chanda) of the Sangha, or at least ask permission, before leaving a long-term residence. This is not a restriction of freedom, but an expression of communal discipline and respect. When a bhikkhu departs without permission, it is disobedience, showing separation from the community or disregard for shared conventions.
This rule applies especially when the bhikkhu has agreed with the Sangha to stay in a particular place, whether a monastery, temple, or community of practice. Sudden departure not only disrupts communal activities but also violates the principle of Saṅghasammatā, the consent of the Sangha.
Practical Meaning
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse teaches us that practice of the Buddha’s Dharma is not the affair of one person alone, but a shared journey within the Sangha.
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