Lzh Mu Bi Pm Pc 144Monastery Robes
Pāli / Sanskrit:Āvasathacīvara
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SCRIPTURE ON MONASTERY ROBES (Āvasathacīvara)
Background
The Scripture on Monastery Robes is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pātimokkha section of the Bhikkhu or Bhikkhunī Vinaya. This is a regulation concerning the common property of the Sangha, especially robes and garments kept at monasteries to serve the monastic community.
The background of this regulation arose from practical situations in the early monastic community. As Buddhism developed, monasteries began to possess common property, including spare clothing for bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs to use when needed. However, clear regulations concerning how to use, store, and manage these properties were necessary in order to avoid greed, disputes, and violations of the principles of Buddhist practice.
The Vinaya Piṭaka was established by the Buddha Śākyamuni when disciples sought permission to form stable communities of practice. Each rule was given based on specific situations and served the purpose of maintaining harmony and discipline in the Sangha.
Main Content
The regulation on monastery robes, or undergarments of the Sangha, mainly concerns the storage of these robes by monasteries as common property. These robes are intended for fellow practitioners who temporarily lack suitable clothing, or for emergency cases.
According to the spirit of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the common property of a monastery does not belong to any individual. Bhikkhus or bhikkhunīs who use these requisites must follow certain principles: they must not seize them, must not use them beyond reasonable need, and must not privatize common property. If a bhikkhu uses communal clothing beyond his share or conceals it without making it known, this is considered a violation of the rule concerning property.
The specific regulation requires that the use of monastery robes be carried out openly and properly. If a bhikkhu takes a robe from the monastery storehouse, he must understand that the robe is common property and is to be used only temporarily.
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