San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Sk 24Not Noisy (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaappasadda
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Explanation of the Dutiyaappasadda Sutta (Not Noisy - The Second Time)
Background
The Dutiyaappasadda Sutta is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, in the section regulating conduct and discipline in Buddhist monasteries. It is one of the teachings related to the spirit of harmony and respect within the monastic community (Sangha).
The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled to maintain the pure, orderly, and peaceful life of the Sangha. Each legal regulation is not an unreasonable imposition, but arises from specific situations that the Buddha encountered while guiding his disciples. The Dutiyaappasadda Sutta, for the second time, addresses the matter of avoiding loud and disturbing noise in the monastic community, helping to build an environment conducive to practice of the true Dharma.
This context reflects the view that a harmonious Sangha community is the foundation for preserving and developing the true Dharma, while also giving bhikkhus the opportunity to practice in peace.
Main Content
This sutta emphasizes the principle of avoiding actions and speech that create noise and disturbance in the monastery. "Appasadda" (little noise, quiet) is a quality worthy of respect in Buddhism, because it is directly connected with mental concentration and the meditative stability (samadhi) necessary for practice.
The rule of "not being noisy" is not only a matter of physical sound, but also concerns avoiding actions that destabilize and disturb the community psychologically. This includes avoiding useless conversations, excited behavior, or conduct that causes unnecessary dispute among members of the Sangha.
The second occurrence (Dutiya) of this sutta is very likely a repeated educational method, reminding bhikkhus of the importance of this principle. In the Vinaya Piṭaka, repetition is often used to correct behavior or further affirm the seriousness of a rule. This shows that the issue of "not being noisy" was a matter that had caused difficulty and required patience and reminders from the Buddha.
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