Xct Mu Bi Pm Pc 141Inviting
Pāli / Sanskrit:Pavārita
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PAVĀRITA SUTTA (THERAVĀDA) — EXPOSITION
Background
Pavārita (Pāli), rendered as "Opening the Door" or "Inviting," is a rule of discipline recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition. This rule appears in the Pātimokkha (the code of monastic rules), specifically under Pācittiya (offenses requiring confession and expiation) number 141. It is among the most nuanced regulations in the Vinaya Piṭaka, reflecting the deeper purpose of spiritual cultivation — not merely adherence to outward form, but the nurturing of sincere reverence, mindful awareness, and harmonious relations within the monastic community.
The historical context of this rule is bound up with the conventions of Dharma study among monastics. According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, when senior monastics (teachers) or elders wish to receive a student or new disciple into the Saṅgha, they are required to observe certain prescribed procedures. The rule of Pavārita is precisely an encouragement of the spirit of openness, of welcome, and of proactive communication in the transmission of the Buddha's teachings.
Principal Content
The specific content of the Pavārita rule in this context concerns the practice of "inviting" or "opening the door to receive" in the course of Buddhist education. In accordance with the spirit of the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, a teacher should not passively wait for students to come forward of their own accord, but should actively open the door and invite those who have a genuine wish to study the Dharma.
This rule also reflects an attitude of careful discernment in the teacher-student relationship. A teacher should not accept just anyone indiscriminately, but must examine with care the aspirant's character, spiritual disposition, and original intention in seeking instruction. On the other hand, once the decision to accept a disciple has been made, the teacher must manifest sincere openness, and should not be cold or distant. This is precisely the meaning of "opening the door" — it is not a momentary gesture, but an enduring attitude, filled with compassion and magnanimity, expressed in both action and word.
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