Lzh Mi Bi Pm Pc 85Sewing Robes
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarasibbana
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The Sutta on Sewing Robes (Cīvarasibbana)
Background
The Cīvarasibbana Sutta arises from the Vinaya Piṭaka of the early Buddhist tradition, within the Pātimokkha, the basic rules that bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs must observe. This sutta records a particular event in which the Buddha witnessed bhikkhus facing difficulties in the process of sewing robes.
The robe (cīvara) is not ordinary clothing, but a symbol of humility, separation from worldly life, and commitment to the life of practice. Sewing robes is an important part of the ascetic lifestyle of those gone forth, often performed together as a communal activity.
The Cīvarasibbana Sutta reflects the Buddha’s concern not only for profound spiritual matters, but also for the practical details of the monastic life. It shows that the Buddha’s Dharma is a comprehensive path, embracing everything from mental cultivation to daily tasks.
Main Content
The sutta records that when the bhikkhus encountered problems connected with sewing robes, perhaps disputes about method, time, or division of labor, the Buddha intervened and established specific rules to resolve these difficulties.
The Buddha allowed the bhikkhus to use suitable tools and sewing methods, while also giving detailed instructions on how to perform this work reasonably. This sutta also determines limits regarding time, place, and rules related to sewing robes, so as to avoid actions inconsistent with noble conduct.
These regulations are not merely administrative, but contain lessons in cooperation, self-discipline, and attention to small details. Each rule is given to maintain purity and order in the monastic community, as well as to help monastics perform the work effectively and mindfully.
Practical Meaning
The Cīvarasibbana Sutta teaches that no detail in practice is too small to be disregarded.
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