Lzh Dg Bi Pm Sk 4Lifted Robe (2nd)
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaukkhittaka
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EXPOSITION OF THE DUTIYAUKKHITTAKA SUTTA
(The Sutta on the Lifted Robe, the Second Occasion)
Background
The Dutiyaukkhittaka Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, one of the three main parts of the Pāli Canon. This text lies in the category of regulations concerning monastic clothing and deportment for bhikkhus in the Sangha community. It is an inseparable part of the Pāṭimokkha rules, the body of precepts that all bhikkhus must observe.
The historical background of this text is connected with events during the Buddha’s lifetime. Bhikkhus often encountered situations in communal life that required clear guidance on conduct, especially regarding clothing, something that seems simple yet carries deep meaning for the spirit of practice.
The title “Lifted Robe, the Second Occasion” (Dutiyaukkhittaka) indicates that this is a successive regulation in a series of behaviors related to the wearing of robes by bhikkhus.
Main Content
This text concerns specific rules on how bhikkhus should wear the outer robe used daily (uttarāsaṅga). This outer robe is not ordinary clothing, but a robe covering the body, used when going on alms round or attending formal events of the Sangha.
The rule concerning the lifted robe (ukkhittaka) may relate to cases in which the robe is not worn properly, whether it is raised, left loose, or does not provide adequate covering. In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, every small action of this kind is regulated to protect the dignity of the Sangha and maintain internal discipline.
The Dutiyaukkhittaka Sutta specifies a situation or series of unsuitable behaviors, after which the Buddha or his senior disciples established a rule to remedy the issue. This rule then became part of the Pātimokkha, recited monthly at the Uposatha recitation.
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