Lzh Mg Bi Pm Np 28Haste-Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Accekacīvara
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Commentary on the Accekacīvara Sutta (Haste-Cloth)
Background
The Accekacīvara Sutta is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, within the section of the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha (the rules of training for bhikkhunīs). The circumstances giving rise to this text relate to the regulation of robes among the female members of the early Buddhist Saṅgha.
Accekacīvara, a compound of acce (hastily, in haste) and cīvara (robe), refers to robes that are sewn or received quickly, outside of the proper and established procedure. This text records the disputes and regulations pertaining to the upholding of proper standards in the use of the robe—a symbol of practice and reverence in the Buddha's Teaching.
The arising of this rule reflects the need to maintain internal discipline and to educate the members of the religious community. In the context of bhikkhunīs living communally, uniformity in customs regarding robes is not merely a matter of outward appearance, but carries a profound significance for the life of practice.
Principal Content
The Accekacīvara Sutta addresses the question of whether a bhikkhunī is permitted to wear a robe that has been sewn or received in haste. The rule stipulates that bhikkhunīs should not make use of haste-cloth—robes that have been sewn or mended in an improper manner, not in accordance with the formal steps of the production process recognized by the Saṅgha.
The underlying reason for this regulation is to maintain order and consistency within the community of practice. The robe is not ordinary clothing, but a sacred element of the contemplative life, representing the renunciation of material needs and the commitment to the Dhamma. A robe hastily made may express a lack of reverence for the spirit of the practice.
This text also specifies the times and conditions under which exceptions may be permitted, as well as the penalties or behavioral corrections for those who transgress. These regulations are not intended to create difficulty, but to help bhikkhunīs develop a clear awareness of the value of discipline and respect.
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