Lzh Mu Bu Vb Np 3Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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The Sutta on Receiving Robe-Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Background
This section belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the set of rules concerning the receiving and management of robes by bhikkhus. The Vinaya Piṭaka is a collection of training regulations established by the Buddha Śākyamuni to maintain monastic order and develop ethics. These rules are not restrictions imposed arbitrarily, but guidance born from concrete situations in order to correct faults and maintain the purity of the Sangha.
The matter of receiving robe-cloth (cīvara) is important because robes are not only personal possessions but also symbols of humble practice. This rule reflects the spirit of Buddhism in using material things reasonably, without greed and without improper expenditure.
Main Content
According to the Pāli Canon tradition, the receiving of robes is clearly regulated in order to prevent situations of abuse or error in managing the property of the Sangha. When a bhikkhu receives a new robe, certain steps must be followed to ensure openness, transparency, and the absence of ambition.
Receiving robes must be carried out properly: they must not be hidden, unlawfully divided, or handled without the witnessing of the Sangha, or at least without clear acknowledgment. These rules are meant to avoid suspicion, disputes over ownership, and conduct inconsistent with the nature of monastic life.
In particular, the Vinaya Piṭaka states that receiving must take place immediately, without delay or secrecy. This reflects the principle that bhikkhus should not have a mentality of fear, concealment, or lack of confidence before the Sangha. Transparency in every action is the foundation of Theravāda Buddhist discipline.
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