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The Vinaya Piṭaka: The Section on the Red Copper Leaf

Thich Nhat Hanh · March 2, 2004 · Deer Park Monastery, United States · Audio Only

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The Pali Vinaya of the Dharmaguptaka School consists of five parts called the five books. The first two parts discuss the precepts and the details of their meanings, while the fifth part is a practical summary. The third part is called the Mahāvagga (Great Section), which contains 10 Skandhakas (Pali: Khandhaka), and the fourth part is the Cullavagga (Lesser Section), which contains 12 Skandhakas. The term Matrika (Ma-dak-la-ya) means “mother,” and is used to refer to the entire Vinaya collection, such as Vinaya Matrika, from which the sub-chapters, the Skandhakas, arise.

The Mahāvagga (Great Section) has 10 Skandhakas:

Mahākhandhaka (Great Skandhaka): Ten verses recounting the Buddha’s story, relating to teacher and disciple, and the transmission of the major precepts
Uposatha Khandhaka: Preparation for reciting the precepts every half month, maintaining purity and harmony
Vassapāṇāyaka Khandhaka: Organizing the rains retreat during the rainy season
Pavarana Khandhaka: The ceremony of atonement and seeking guidance after the rains retreat
Bihāra-Thammā Khandhaka: Principles for the use of footwear and protective items
Bhesajja Khandhaka: Instructions for the use of medicines, dietary regulations during the Buddha’s travels
Kathina Khandhaka: Procedures for receiving new robes after the rains retreat
Civara Khandhaka: Regulations for offering, types, colors, and distribution of robes
Campeyya Khandhaka: Rectification of Sanghakamma in the village of Champa, lawful procedures for Sanghakamma
Kosambi Khandhaka: Recording the schism of the Kosambi Sangha, encouraging reconciliation

The Cullavagga (Lesser Section) has 12 Skandhakas:

Kamma Khandhaka: Types of Sanghakamma, dealing with grave offenses, unrepentant, and those who do not abandon wrong views
Parivāsa Khandhaka: Special residence, Manatta, Marāja, and rehabilitation
Samuccaya Khandhaka: Methods for handling complex offenses and concealing recidivism
Samatha Khandhaka: Putting an end to disputes and quarrels within the Sangha
Kuddhaka-vatthu Khandhaka: 110 cases of offenses and their specific resolutions
Senāsana Khandhaka: Dwellings, beds, pillows, and management of the Sangha’s property
Saṅghabhedaka Khandhaka: The story of Devadatta’s schism and three attempts to harm the Buddha
Vatta Khandhaka: 55 daily practices such as dining hall etiquette, almsround, and toilets
Pātimokkha-ṭṭhapanā Khandhaka: Temporarily suspending the recitation of the precepts when there are impure members
Bhikkhunī Khandhaka: Establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, Gotamī’s request for ordination, and the Eight Revered Rules
Pañcāsatikā Khandhaka: The first council (500 monks), proposal to reduce the precepts
Sattasatikā Khandhaka: The second council (700 monks), raising ten unlawful matters of the Eastern region

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