Xct Mu Bi Pm Pd 2Asking for Curd
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dadhiviññāpana
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Sutta on Asking for Curd (Dadhiviññāpana)
Background
Dadhiviññāpana is a sutta in the Vinaya Pitaka of the Theravada tradition, recording regulations on how to request and use food in the community of bhikkhunis. This sutta arises from events in the time when the Buddha was still alive, when he and his disciples lived dependent upon the generosity of the people. Asking for food was not an improper or greedy act, but a natural part of the celibate life of practice, in which bhikkhus sought alms to sustain life and concentrate on the Dharma.
Dadhiviññāpana also reflects the attitude of Theravada Buddhism: not storing up, not hoarding, living simply yet with steadfastness in practice. These regulations are not intended to restrict or create difficulty, but are safeguards protecting the pure spirit and spiritual independence of monastics.
Main Content
The sutta recounts that when bhikkhus need to ask for curd (dadhi) or similar foods for medical use or nourishment, they must do so according to clear principles. First, the request must be made in a civilized manner, without noise or excessive elaboration. Second, curd and such foods must not be stored too long — they must be used promptly or shared with others.
This sutta also states that there is no absolute "ownership" over these items. If a bhikkhu has curd left over, others may also use it — this reflects the principle of "not-self, not-other" (anatta) in the spirit of community. These rules also remind us that food is a means for practice, not the final goal.
The details in the sutta are also connected with protecting diligent practice from desires arising through craving for food or the intention to possess. By clearly regulating how to use and share, Theravada Buddhism encourages wisdom and compassion in every daily action.
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