Xct Mu Bu Pm As 7Admission
Pāli / Sanskrit:Paṭiññātakaraṇa
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The Discourse on Admission (Paṭiññātakaraṇa) - Explanation of the Vinaya Piṭaka
Background
The Paṭiññātakaraṇa discourse (Admission) is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Early Buddhist tradition, specifically in the section of Rules for Bhikkhus (Bhikkhu Pātimokkha). This is the document governing the discipline and basic rules of conduct for the Buddhist Sangha, built on the foundation of the teachings of the Buddha Śākyamuni.
The background of this discourse is connected with the establishment and development of the Sangha. As the Sangha grew, the Buddha saw the need for specific rules to maintain discipline and govern the conduct of bhikkhus. The Paṭiññātakaraṇa discourse concerns the procedure of "admission" - that is, the acknowledgment, declaration, or commitment of bhikkhus with regard to these rules.
Main Content
This discourse deals with the manner and conditions under which a bhikkhu must acknowledge or declare adherence to the precepts (sīla). In the Early tradition, "paṭiññā" (admission) means a clear declaration or acknowledgment, an important step in the process by which an individual becomes an official member of the Sangha.
The process of admission is not merely formal, but a serious commitment to ethics and discipline. A person wishing to go forth and become a bhikkhu must publicly declare that they commit to follow the rules in the Pātimokkha. This includes the basic Five Precepts (Pañcasīla) for laypeople, and many more complex precepts for those who have gone forth.
The discourse emphasizes that this admission must be made before authorized persons (usually senior bhikkhus or Dharma teachers) and must be conducted according to the forms prescribed by the Buddha. The admission is not coerced, but must arise from the free intention of the individual. Nor can it be withdrawn arbitrarily - it is a long-term commitment to the life of practice.
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