Lzh Mu Bu Pm Np 4Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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The Sutta on Receiving Robe Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Background
The Sutta on Receiving Robe Cloth is found in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, specifically in the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga. The Vinaya Piṭaka was established by the Buddha to govern monastic life, protect the community of monks and nuns, and maintain the spirit of practice within the Sangha.
The issue in this text concerns bhikkhunīs receiving robes from relatives or from the community. In the early days, when the Buddha had just permitted women to go forth, there were not yet clear rules on how to receive robes. This led to situations that caused confusion, disputes, or violations of the spirit of practice. With wisdom, the Buddha gave detailed regulations based on practical needs, ensuring that women monastics had enough robes to live while also preserving the mind of the path.
The historical background of these regulations often originated in specific events: some bhikkhunīs asked for robes improperly, or laypeople were careless in providing them, leading to situations not in accord with the discipline of the Sangha.
Main Content
The Sutta on Receiving Robe Cloth regulates the official and appropriate way for bhikkhunīs to receive robes. According to the Vinaya, a robe (cīvara) is not only material clothing, but also a symbol of a humble way of life and the practice of the path.
The main rule emphasizes that bhikkhunīs should receive robes in a dignified manner, not casually or carelessly. Receiving must follow a procedure or be witnessed by the Sangha, or at least be clearly reported. This avoids misunderstandings, disputes, or offense to the person who provides the robe.
In addition, the text also gives guidance on the number of robes needed by a bhikkhunī. According to tradition, each bhikkhunī should have three robes (saṅghāṭi, uttarāsaṅga, antarvāsaka), corresponding to the three types of robes in the monastic rule.
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