Lzh Mi Bi Pm Np 14Haste-Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Accekacīvara
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Explanation of the Accekacīvara Sutta (The Discourse on Haste-Cloth)
Background
The Accekacīvara Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Nisaggiya Pācittiya section, the rules of forfeiture. These are regulations given by the Buddha Gotama for monks, nuns, and monastic teachers, intended to manage the simple life of renunciants. In the context of early Buddhism, the Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a set of dry prohibitions, but a body of teachings that help practitioners cultivate themselves and overcome mental afflictions such as greed (lobha) and the desire to possess (pariggaha).
This discourse concerns the story of a bhikkhu whose haste and urgency in monastic life led to improper actions. The word “acceka” means “urgent, hasty,” and “cīvara” refers to a robe, the cloth used to cover the body. The discourse teaches carefulness and mindfulness in every action, even in matters that seem small, such as handling clothing.
Main Content
In the Vinaya, the Buddha Gotama especially emphasized that bhikkhus should perform actions with mindfulness (sati) and clear comprehension (sampajañña), not hastily or carelessly. Handling robes is one of the basic daily activities of a renunciant. A bhikkhu is permitted to possess only three robes (tevacīka): the upper robe, the lower robe, and the outer robe. Managing robes carefully reflects the practice of renunciants.
This discourse deals with cases in which a bhikkhu handles robes hastily, without consideration, leading to mistaken actions such as giving them to unworthy persons, losing them, or violating rules concerning ownership of property. Such haste is regarded as an expression of an uncultivated mind, lacking concentration (samādhi) and mindfulness.
The Vinaya Piṭaka emphasizes that even seemingly small details must be attended to. These rules encourage bhikkhunīs and bhikkhus to consider each action, understanding the causes (hetu) and conditions (paccaya) that lead to their actions. This is a way of cultivating wisdom (pañña) in daily life.
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