Xct Mu Bi Pm Ss 6Ekarattivippavāsa
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ekarattivippavāsa
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Exposition of the Ekarattivippavāsa Sutta
Separation for One Night
Background
The Ekarattivippavāsa Sutta (Pāli: ekaratti-vippavāsa, provisionally translated "separation for one night") belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Suttavibhaṅga of the Pātimokkha, the rules governing the way of life of monks and nuns. This is not a scholastic discourse or Dharma talk, but part of the pedagogical code, the foundations of discipline and ethics in the Sangha community.
The background of this discourse is tied to practical issues in managing the monastic community. The Buddha established specific rules to maintain focus, discipline, and spiritual development within the Sangha. Provisions related to "separation" are matters that venerable teachers had to observe in order to protect the purity of the community and prevent improper conduct.
Main Content
Ekarattivippavāsa concerns the rule on separation for one night (ekaratti = one night; vippavāsa = separation, being apart). In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, this is a matter related to provisions that monastics need to observe when leaving the community or residing separately.
Specifically, the discourse identifies situations in which a monk or nun is separated from the Sangha or from the communal residence for a period of time. This may include going far from the monastery, failing to inform others, or arbitrarily leaving the community without the permission of a guide or the Sangha.
These rules are not merely administrative but have a profound purpose in practice. Maintaining community, teaching one another, and common support are all important factors on the path of practice. Arbitrary separation can create inconveniences for the community and obstruct the progress of practice for oneself and others.
Practical Meaning
Although Ekarattivippavāsa is a specialized disciplinary provision, its meaning goes far beyond formal restrictions. It reminds us that practice is not a solitary path.
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