Ka Bu Pm Np 9Requesting Fine Robes From a Combined Robe Fund
Pāli / Sanskrit:Dutiyaupakkhata
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The Dutiyaupakkhata Discourse: Requesting Undergarments From a Common Fund
Background
The Dutiyaupakkhata discourse is a rule in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically belonging to the Khandhakas of the Bhikkhu Vibhaṅga. This rule concerns the regulation of bhikkhus requesting inner robes (cīvara) from the common robe fund of the Sangha.
In the Buddha’s time, bhikkhus practiced almsgoing and lived with minimal requisites. Robes (cīvara) were among the basic requisites of practice, offered by devoted communities. To manage communal property fairly, the Buddha established clear rules on how these items were to be received, divided, and requested for use.
The rule concerning the common robe fund (cīvarasampad) reflects the spirit of Buddhist practice: nongreed, impartiality, and pure management of property (tisaraṇa). This rule is not a restriction, but a way to maintain harmony in the Sangha and to educate disciples in self-restraint (dama) and the active practice of loving-kindness (mettā).
Main Content
The Dutiyaupakkhata rule handles the situation in which one bhikkhu, or several, wish to request an inner robe (antara-cīvara) from the common robe fund. In the Vinaya system, “upakkhata” means things managed collectively by the Sangha and maintained as communal property.
The discourse clearly states that when a bhikkhu needs an inner robe, he must have a legitimate reason, such as an old robe being torn, or a need to replace it for reasons related to health and practice. The request for allocation is not arbitrary, but must go through a procedure recognized by the Sangha, usually by notifying witnesses (sākkhī) or the steward of the robe fund.
The purpose of this rule is to prevent abuse of communal property, such as requesting additional robes for accumulation or trade, while ensuring that every bhikkhu’s basic needs are met. It also encourages transparency and responsibility toward the community of donors who have offered support.
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