Paṭisota

8. Samphappalāpa — Abstaining from Frivolous Talking 8.1 Puna caparaṃ, gahapatayo, ariyasāvako iti paṭisañcikkhati: Furthermore, householders, the noble disciple reflects in this way: The noble disciple continues the same method of wise reflection ( paṭisañcikkhati ) , now applying it to frivolous chatter ( samphappalāpa ) . 8.2 Yo kho maṃ samphabhāsena samphappalāpabhāsena samudācareyya, na metaṃ assa piyaṃ manāpaṃ. If someone were to address me with idle talk, with speech consisting of frivolous chatter, that would not be pleasing or agreeable to me. The disciple considers his/her own experience. He/she recognizes that being subjected to pointless, excessive, or frivolous talk is not something he/she finds pleasant or worthwhile . 8.3 Ahañceva kho pana paraṃ samphabhāsena samphappalāpabhāsena samudācareyyaṃ, parassapi taṃ assa appiyaṃ amanāpaṃ. And if I were to address another person with idle talk, with speech consisting of frivolous chatter, that would likewise be unpleasant and...

7. Pharusavācā — Abstaining from Harsh Speech 7.1 Puna caparaṃ, gahapatayo, ariyasāvako iti paṭisañcikkhati: Furthermore, householders, the noble disciple reflects in this way: The noble disciple continues the same practice of wise reflection ( paṭisañcikkhati ) , now applying it to harsh or abusive speech ( pharusā vācā ) . 7.2 Yo kho maṃ pharusāya vācāya samudācareyya, na metaṃ assa piyaṃ manāpaṃ. If someone were to address or speak to me with harsh speech, that would not be pleasing or agreeable to me. The disciple begins with his own experience. He recognizes that being spoken to harshly, rudely, or abusively is unpleasant . 7.3 Ahañceva kho pana paraṃ pharusāya vācāya samudācareyyaṃ, parassapi taṃ assa appiyaṃ amanāpaṃ. And if I were to address or speak to another person with harsh speech, that would likewise be unpleasant and disagreeable to that person. The reflection is then extended to another person. If I dislike being spoken to harshly, I should recognize that another person...

Click here to view past class dates and lesson topics

6. Pisuṇavācā — Abstaining from Divisive Speech 6.1 Puna caparaṃ, gahapatayo, ariyasāvako iti paṭisañcikkhati: Furthermore, householders, the noble disciple reflects in this way: The noble disciple continues the same method of wise reflection ( paṭisañcikkhati ) , now applying it to divisive or slanderous speech ( pisuṇā vācā ) . 6.2 Yo kho maṃ pisuṇāya vācāya mitte bhindeyya, na metaṃ assa piyaṃ manāpaṃ. If someone were to cause my friends to become divided from me through divisive speech, that would not be pleasing or agreeable to me. The disciple considers his/her own experience. He recognizes that having someone damage his friendships through slander, or words that create division, would be painful and unwelcome . 6.3 Ahañceva kho pana paraṃ pisuṇāya vācāya mitte bhindeyyaṃ, parassapi taṃ assa appiyaṃ amanāpaṃ. And if I were to cause another person's friends to become divided from them through divisive speech, that would likewise be unpleasant and disagreeable to that person. T...

5. Musāvāda — Abstaining from False Speech 5.1 Puna caparaṃ, gahapatayo, ariyasāvako iti paṭisañcikkhati: Furthermore, householders, the noble disciple reflects in this way: The Buddha continues the same method of wise reflection ( paṭisañcikkhati ), now applying it to speech—specifically, false or deceptive speech. 5.2 Yo kho me musāvādena atthaṃ bhañjeyya, na metaṃ assa piyaṃ manāpaṃ. If someone were to harm or undermine my interests through false speech, that would not be pleasing or agreeable to me. The disciple begins by considering his own experience. He/she recognizes that being harmed, deceived, or having one's interests damaged through false speech is unpleasant. 5.3 Ahañceva kho pana parassa musāvādena atthaṃ bhañjeyyaṃ, parassapi taṃ assa appiyaṃ amanāpaṃ. And if I were to harm or undermine another person's interests through false speech, that would likewise be unpleasant and disagreeable to that person. The reflection is extended to another person. Just as I do not ...

4. Kāmesumicchācāra — Abstaining from Sexual Misconduct 4.1 Puna caparaṃ, gahapatayo, ariyasāvako iti paṭisañcikkhati: Furthermore, householders, the noble disciple reflects in this way: The Buddha continues the same method of wise reflection ( paṭisañcikkhā ) , now applying it to sexual conduct and relationships. 4.2 Yo kho me dāresu cārittaṃ āpajjeyya, na metaṃ assa piyaṃ manāpaṃ. If someone were to engage in sexual misconduct with my partner, that would not be pleasing or agreeable to me. The disciple begins by considering his/her own feelings. He/she recognizes that having someone violate the boundaries of his/her intimate relationship would be deeply unpleasant and unacceptable . 4.3 Ahañceva kho pana parassa dāresu cārittaṃ āpajjeyyaṃ, parassapi taṃ assa appiyaṃ amanāpaṃ. And if I were to engage in sexual misconduct with another person's partner, that would likewise be unpleasant and disagreeable to that person. He then applies the same principle to others. What I would regar...

                                  Good evening, 𝐾𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑎̄𝑛̣𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑠 of Patisota, After carefully considering all the requests to become the OPRC (Online Pāli Reading Class) Coordinator, I have selected Sis. Sue Lynn for this role. She has demonstrated the capability, reliability, and trustworthiness needed to support our class. Her main responsibilities will be to post the weekly WhatsApp poll and share other class announcements on my behalf. If you have any inquiries regarding the class, including inviting a friend to join the class, you may reach out to her directly. She will also serve as the liaison between you and me regarding any future matters related to the class. Please expect her to take on these responsibilities from today. I sincerely wish her every success in this new role. Let us all welcome her and offer our support as she begins her new role. 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑎̄, Bhante Chandima...

  Day 129 : Why is it important to learn the Ambalaṭṭhika Rāhulovāda Sutta (MN 61)?  Day 130 :  Wisely Reflect Before, During, and After You Act Day 131 : Wisely Reflect Before, During, and After You Speak Day 132 : Wisely Reflect Before, During, and After You Think Day 133 : Final Review