Significance of Expelling
In Theravada Buddhism, expelling encompasses the removal of individuals from the monk's community due to severe violations of monastic rules. This process applies specifically to serious offenses such as matricide or the murder of a perfected one, actions for which the Lord has advised expulsion from the ordained community. Expelling serves as a significant measure to maintain the integrity and discipline of the monastic community, underlining the serious consequences of such grave transgressions.
Synonyms: Driving out, Casting out, Expulsion
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Buddhist concept of 'Expelling'
In Buddhism, "Expelling" signifies the removal of individuals from the monastic community due to severe transgressions, such as matricide or the murder of a perfected being, reflecting adherence to moral and ethical standards.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) The action to be taken if an animal, such as the serpent, is found to be unworthy of ordination within the monastic community.[1] (2) The action that should be taken against a matricide if they are found to be ordained, as advised by the Lord.[2] (3) The action recommended by the Lord for someone who has murdered a perfected one if they were previously ordained.[3]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks鈥� rules)
(1) The action of being removed or cast out from the monk's community due to violations of monastic rules.[4]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) Describes the action of removing someone, particularly a monk or nun, from the community for various reasons.[5]