Lzh Mu Bu Pm Sk 97Na kaṁbhākṛtasya
Pāli / Sanskrit:Na kaṁbhākṛtasya
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An Explanation of the Na kaṁbhākṛtasya Sutta
Background
The Na kaṁbhākṛtasya Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravada tradition, reflecting important disciplinary regulations of the early Buddhist Sangha. The Vinaya Piṭaka was compiled after the Buddha Gotama entered Nirvana, in order to protect and maintain the spirit of communal practice (Sangha). The rules in the Vinaya are not rigid punitive commands, but guidelines born from specific situations, helping bhikkhus and bhikkhunis maintain purity and harmony within the community.
This sutta is related to the question of what may be used to cover the body (kambal, a blanket or covering cloth). This is a small subject, yet it carries deep meaning concerning meditation, moderation, and nonattachment to worldly possessions. The regulation of the type of cloth or blanket used reflects a core principle: disciples who have gone forth should live simply and without ornamentation, so as to focus the mind on the Dharma.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated in the available materials; however, according to the general context of Vinaya rules concerning clothing and requisites, the Na kaṁbhākṛtasya Sutta identifies kinds of cloth or blankets (kambal) that should not be used by those who have gone forth. Specifically, it prohibits bhikkhus from using high-quality fabrics, cloth dyed with rare dyes, or textiles with elaborate patterns and splendid decoration.
The reason behind this regulation is very wise: precious possessions give rise to attachment, greed, and a turning of the mind toward seeking comfort and material value. This is contrary to the basic principle of Buddhist practice: abandoning everything that can give rise to suffering through greed and clinging (taṇhā). The rule permits the use of simple, natural, and undecorated cloth, because its sole purpose is to cover the body and protect health.
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