Lzh Mi Bi Pm Pc 60Hiding Robes
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvaraapanidhāna
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Cīvaraapanidhāna Sutta
Background
The Cīvaraapanidhāna Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, the collection of training rules for bhikkhus in the dispensation of Theravāda Buddhism. The cīvara, or robe of monastics, is not only an object of daily use but also carries profound spiritual meaning. Hiding robes, whether deliberately or unintentionally, is directly connected with sincerity and transparency in the process of practice and observance of the discipline.
According to the Theravāda tradition, the rules in the Vinaya Piṭaka were established on the basis of specific events that occurred in the dispensation. When a bhikkhu acted improperly with robes, the Buddha laid down regulations to protect the purity of the Three Jewels and raise the awareness of his disciples.
Main Content
This rule lays down that bhikkhus must not hide, conceal, or intentionally lose their robes. Such an action may arise from unwholesome motives: concealing property to avoid sharing with others, or creating difficulties for the administration of the dispensation. The hiding of robes, though it may seem small, reflects greed, a sense of entitlement, or lack of trust in the dispensation.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, if a bhikkhu intentionally hides his own robe or another’s robe, this action is considered a violation of one of the Pātimokkha rules, the basic rules. Depending on the situation and intention, it may be an offense of different degrees, from a lesser fault to more serious penalties.
The sutta also points out that how we treat simple objects such as robes reflects the whole condition of our mind. A sincere bhikkhu has no reason to hide personal property, for separation from ambition for possession is the foundation of the life of practice.
Practical Meaning
In the context of modern practice, the Cīvaraapanidhāna Sutta reminds us of the importance of transparency and sincerity.
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