Lzh Mu Bi Pm Np 5Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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Sutra on Receiving Robe-Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Context
In the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of scriptures regulating the life of practice of the Sangha. The Sutra on Receiving Robe-Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana) belongs to the Pātimokkha section of the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the legal code for bhikkhus. This sutra regulates the formal way of receiving robe-cloth (cīvara) from the lay community, one of the essential requirements of Sangha life.
The historical context shows that when the Buddha was still alive, monks were supplied with robes by the Sangha. However, legal and practical issues arose from the manner of receiving and using cloth. To maintain pure discipline in the monastic community, the Buddha established specific rules, including the rule on receiving robe-cloth from lay donors.
Main Content
According to the Theravāda Vinaya tradition, receiving robe-cloth must follow strict principles. First, the reception must be carried out formally, with the Sangha witnessing it, or at least with a witness present. Robe-cloth (cīvara) is one of the five necessities (pañcasampadāniyā) that a bhikkhu needs to sustain the austere life of practice.
The detailed regulation of this reception is intended to avoid misunderstandings, disputes, or impurity that might arise. A bhikkhu cannot arbitrarily take cloth from anyone without clear confirmation. The donor must also understand clearly that they are providing cloth for a monastic’s practice, not for other purposes.
The sutra stipulates that when receiving cloth, the monastic should express gratitude or make a formal acknowledgment, sometimes by speaking publicly before the Sangha. This ensures transparency and prevents later disputes about ownership or intended use.
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