Lzh Mu Bi Vb Pc 72Robe Size
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sugatacīvara
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Discourse on the Size of the Kāsāya Robe (Sugatacīvara)
Background
This discourse is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka, especially in the Pātimokkha, the code of rules in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. In the early period of the Buddhist Saṅgha, bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs had to follow specific rules concerning personal possessions, including the kāsāya robe (cīvara), an important symbol of the renunciant life.
The background from which this discourse arose is connected with disputes or uncertainties within the Saṅgha regarding the possession and use of robes. When some bhikkhus did not follow the prescribed standards, the Buddha established clear paccaya, conditions, and rules to maintain discipline and harmony in the monastic community.
Main Content
According to the Pāli Canon tradition, the discourse on robe size sets forth specific standards for the length, width, and tailoring of suitable kāsāya robes. These are not arbitrary requirements, but guidelines ensuring that the dress of bhikkhus accords with the spirit of the life of practice.
The discourse states that the kāsāya robe must be sewn according to proper size and shape: not too long and not too short, not too wide and not too narrow. These regulations have a deeper intention: the kāsāya robe is not merely for covering the body, but is also a symbol of renouncing greed, a testimony to humility, and a focus on the Dharma (Dhamma).
According to the discourse, bhikkhus who violate these standards commit certain offenses in the Pātimokkha. This shows that even the smallest details of monastic life were carefully attended to by the Buddha, because every action and every choice affects the mind and practice.
Practical Meaning
The discourse on the size of the kāsāya robe teaches us that practicing the Buddha-Dharma is not an abstract matter, but is expressed concretely in every detail of daily life.
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