Lzh Mg Bu Vb Sk 7Covering the Head
Pāli / Sanskrit:Oguṇṭhita
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– MAHĀSĀṂGHIKA VINAYA
– CLARIFICATION OF THE OPENING SECTION OF THE RULES OF TRAINING FOR THE COMMUNITY:
7. "One must train: one shall not enter a layperson's house with the head covered."
Covering the head: covering both the head and both ears completely.
One shall not enter a layperson's house with the head covered. If, due to snow or rain and excessive cold, one fears falling ill with a headache, it is permissible to cover half the head and one ear. If, with unrestrained faculties, one covers the head and enters a layperson's house, this constitutes disregard for the rule of training. Except in the case of mental derangement, there is an offense. Therefore it is said:
"One must train: one shall not enter a layperson's house with the head covered."
When the Buddha was residing in the city of Śrāvastī, as described in full above. At that time, the group of six bhikkhus threw one side of their robe over their shoulder when entering laypersons' houses, and were reproached by people of the world:
—Why do the Śākyan monastics enter laypersons' houses with one side of their robe thrown over their shoulder, exposing their elbows and ribs, just like princes, ministers, or courtesans who sell their beauty?
And they asked:
—Do you wish to go there to pick a fight, Venerable Ones? Why do you throw your robe over your shoulder and expose your ribs? These are people of corrupt conduct—what virtuous practice do they have!
The bhikkhus then brought the matter and reported it to the Blessed One. The Buddha immediately ordered the group of six bhikkhus to be summoned. When they had come, the Buddha asked:
—Did this truly happen as reported?
—It is true, Blessed One.
—From now on, one shall not enter a layperson's house with one side of the robe thrown over the shoulder.
Thereupon the Buddha commanded all the bhikkhus dwelling in the city of Śrāvastī to assemble, and for the sake of ten benefits he laid down this precept for the bhikkhus—so that even those who have already heard it must hear it again:
Vietnamese translation: Thích Phước Sơn. MAHĀSĀṂGHIKA VINAYA
Chinese translation: THE TRIPIṬAKA MASTER BUDDHABHADRA OF INDIA
TOGETHER WITH ŚRAMAṆA FAXIAN, TRANSLATED DURING THE EASTERN JIN DYNASTY
Verification of meaning: Thích Đỗng Minh
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