Toh 220The Great Vehicle Discourse “The Buddha’s Collected Teachings Repudiating Those Who Violate the Discipline”
Pāli / Sanskrit:Buddhapiṭakaduḥśīlanigraha
Summary In the Deer Park in Vārānasī, an extended dialogue unfolds between Buddha Śākyamuni and his disciple Śāriputra on the faults and unwanted consequences associated with the corrupted discipline of monks, and on the ways to apply oneself to the authentic Dharma. While discussing a variety of topics related to monastic conduct, the Buddha gives several prophecies about the future decline of the Dharma caused by the behavior of immoral monks. Throughout the sūtra, great emphasis is placed on the realization of the nature of emptiness and the view that does not dwell on any phenomenon.
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Summary
In the Deer Park in Vārānasī, an extended dialogue unfolds between Buddha
Śākyamuni and his disciple Śāriputra on the faults and unwanted consequences
associated with the corrupted discipline of monks, and on the ways to apply
oneself to the authentic Dharma. While discussing a variety of topics related to
monastic conduct, the Buddha gives several prophecies about the future decline
of the Dharma caused by the behavior of immoral monks. Throughout the sūtra,
great emphasis is placed on the realization of the nature of emptiness and the
view that does not dwell on any phenomenon.
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