Xct Mu Bi Pm Pc 60Leaving Without Giving Consent
Pāli / Sanskrit:Chandaṁadatvāgamana
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Interpretation of the Discourse on Leaving Without Giving Consent
Context
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse, Leaving Without Giving Consent, is a regulation in the Vinaya Piṭaka belonging to the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. This discourse records a specific situation related to the conduct of bhikkhus in the Sangha community.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the community of bhikkhus operates on collective consent and mutual respect. Every bhikkhu, no matter how high his level of practice, must observe basic rules of conduct in order to maintain harmony in the Sangha. This discourse is precisely an example of violations related to lack of respect toward the community.
Main Content
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse refers to the act of a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī leaving the communal dwelling (vihāra) or leaving the Sangha without informing others, without asking permission, and without the consent (chanda) of the community of monastics.
In the context of the Theravāda Vinaya, “asking permission” is not merely a formal act, but reflects a basic principle: members of the Sangha must respect the presence of others. When a bhikkhu intends to leave for a long period, the rule requires him to inform senior members or those responsible. This is not meant to control individual freedom, but to ensure that no loss or disorder occurs in the Sangha.
This violation may be regarded as a particular disciplinary fault, depending on the nature of the act. If the act is done with a clear intention to cause disturbance or disrespect, the level of penalty will be heavier. If it is merely carelessness or not knowing the rule clearly, there is opportunity for correction and learning.
Practical Meaning
The Chandaṁadatvāgamana discourse teaches us that in any community of practice, mutual respect is the foundation of collective harmony.
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