Xct Mu Bi Sk 63Na thutthukāraka
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na thutthukāraka
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Explanation of the Na Thutthukāraka Discourse
Context
The Na Thutthukāraka discourse (“those who should not be praised”) is a scripture belonging to the Vinaya Pitaka of the Pāli Canon, focused on rules concerning the way of life and practice of bhikkhus in the Sangha. The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled to guide the governance, discipline, and communal life of the monastic community, to protect the purity of the Teaching and help those gone forth concentrate on the goal of liberation.
This discourse appears in the context of the Buddha and his disciples living in various regions of India. Stories in the Vinaya Pitaka often record specific situations arising in the life of the Sangha; from these, the Buddha establishes rules (Pātimokkha) to regulate conduct and maintain harmony and compassion within the community.
Main Content
The title “Na Thutthukāraka” means “those who should not be praised” or “those who should not be commended.” This discourse refers to bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs who are not worthy of recognition or praise because their actions, speech, or attitudes do not accord with the Buddhist path or violate established rules.
The specific content of this discourse concerns disciplinary rules and inappropriate behaviors that monastics must avoid. This includes violations of pure conduct, sincerity in practice, or actions that harm the reputation and trustworthiness of the Sangha. Those “not to be praised” are people who, though wearing the robe, do not have actions that reflect the spirit of the Dharma.
The Vinaya Pitaka emphasizes that praise and recognition should be given only to monastics who truly practice according to the Buddha Dharma, live according to the Five Precepts, the Eight Precepts, or the Two Hundred and Fifty Precepts depending on their status, and constantly strive in the work of liberation.
Practical Meaning
The Na Thutthukāraka discourse bears an important message about integrity and responsibility for those who practice the Buddha Dharma. It reminds us that receiving rice gruel, robes, and the requisites of Buddhism is a great honor, and with it come significant ethical responsibilities.
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