Lzh Mu Bu Vb Np 27Haste-Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Accekacīvara
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ACCEKACĪVARA SUTTA - ON THE HASTILY MADE ROBE
Background
In the Pāli Canon, the Vinaya Piṭaka records the rules of life for the Sangha community. The Accekacīvara Sutta belongs to the Pātimokkha, the collection of rules that all bhikkhus must observe. Its title is “the hastily made robe” or “the robe made in haste” (acceka means urgent or hurried; cīvara means robe).
The historical background of this rule is connected with practical issues concerning monastic clothing in the Buddha’s time. In the early Sangha community, the matter of robes and food was not merely a question of aesthetics or convenience, but directly related to wholesome conduct and self-discipline. Each bhikkhu had definite limits regarding the number and quality of robes he could possess. This rule was established to prevent luxury, haste, and careless actions in making or using robes.
Main Content
The Accekacīvara Sutta states that a bhikkhu must not sew a robe hastily, carelessly, or without following the proper procedure. Specifically, when sewing a robe, a bhikkhu must observe defined steps: preparing the cloth properly, measuring accurately, stitching carefully, and not sewing continuously without attention to quality.
The reason behind this rule may be understood through its details: a robe sewn hastily and carelessly will easily tear, easily be damaged, and will not endure for long in the monastic life. This is contrary to the spirit of the Buddha’s teaching on initiative, mindfulness, and carefulness in every action. Moreover, careless sewing reflects a state of unmindfulness (asampajañña), lacking right awareness and sufficient thoroughness.
This rule also aims to protect the dignity of the Sangha. When a bhikkhu uses a hastily sewn robe that shows negligence, it affects the image of the monastic community.
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