Bu Sk 2727. Not receiving respectfully
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa
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Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa (Not Receiving Respectfully)
Background
This text belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the canonical collection on discipline and rules of conduct for the Buddhist Sangha. In the Theravāda tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka consists not merely of prohibitions or penalties, but of profound educational elements that help the Sangha maintain harmony, mutual respect, and progress on the path of practice.
The Sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa (Not Receiving Respectfully) concerns the attitude of monks and nuns when receiving instructions, decisions of the Sangha, or counsel from senior members. This is a practical matter of conduct and the spirit of deference within the monastic community—not a question of rigid conformity, but of humility and sincerity.
Main Content
This text concerns situations in which a monk does not receive respectfully (asakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa) the instructions of the Sangha or of those holding spiritual authority. "Not receiving respectfully" is not simply a matter of refusing to listen; it also encompasses an attitude of contempt, inattentiveness, or outward compliance lacking genuine sincerity.
The Vinaya Piṭaka emphasizes that reception must be performed "respectfully" (sakkaccapaṭiggahaṇa)—that is, with an open and receptive mind, with full attention, and with reverence toward those who give instruction. This reflects a fundamental principle of Buddhism: no one is entirely self-sufficient; rather, all of us can learn from those around us, especially from teachers and senior members of the Sangha.
When a monk fails to observe this principle, it causes harm not only to himself but also disrupts the harmony and mutual respect of the practicing community. The Vinaya Piṭaka sets forth specific actions and consequences in order to uphold this spirit.
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