Xct Mu Bu Vb Sk 1Evenly All Around
Pāli / Sanskrit:Parimaṇḍala
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PARIMAṆḌALA SUTTA - ALL AROUND
Background
The Parimaṇḍala Sutta is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, specifically in the Bhikkhu Vibhaṅga, the detailed regulations for the humble life of bhikkhus. This code is not abstract spiritual teaching, but concrete guidance that helps the monastic community maintain discipline, respect, and harmony.
The title “Parimaṇḍala,” meaning all around or the whole circumference, points to the quality of completeness, with no gaps or deficiencies. This is an important characteristic of a truly firm legal rule: it covers every situation and leaves no room for unintended interpretation or conduct contrary to the rule.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not been fully translated, yet in the context of the Bhikkhu Vibhaṅga, the Parimaṇḍala Sutta relates to rules concerning collective actions or the validation of the community of bhikkhus, the Sangha. The word “parimaṇḍala” suggests that the rule applies fairly and evenly to all members, without exception or preference.
In the Vinaya Piṭaka context, such regulations often concern: the way collective ceremonies are organized, the order of standing or arrangement according to seniority in ordination, or the equal conditions that all bhikkhus must follow regardless of ethnicity, caste, or background. This expresses a profound spirit of Theravāda Buddhism: absolute equality before the Dharma.
The rule of “all around” may also relate to the completeness and perfection of discipline, not as harsh restrictions, but as guidelines that help each bhikkhu develop loving-kindness, clarity, and inner self-discipline.
Practical Meaning
At whatever level, the deeper meaning of Parimaṇḍala is a lesson in fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination.
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