Lzh Sarv Bu Pm 2 Pc 90Robe Size
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sugatacīvara
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Interpretation of the Sugatacīvara Robe Discourse (Robe Size)
Background
The Sugatacīvara robe discourse (Sugatacīvara-Pātimokkha) appears in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Theravāda tradition, specifically in the Pātimokkha, the code concerning requisites, of Buddhist schools. These are detailed regulations related to the material property of the Sangha, especially monastic clothing, one of the basic aspects of renunciant life.
The discourse was recorded in the context of the Buddha and the Sangha living in different regions, where climate and geography created different needs. Therefore, regulations concerning the size of robes were not arbitrary, but practical guidelines meant to maintain purity, humility, and the suitability of monastic clothing.
The name "Sugatacīvara," the robe of the Well-Gone One, or the robe according to common usage, indicates that this is the standard the Buddha established for those who follow the Buddha-Dharma.
Main Content
This discourse regulates in detail the size, material, and use of the clothing of novices, bhikkhunis, and young trainees. The specific rules include the length and width of the robe, the way it is wrapped and worn, and specific situations in which the standard may be changed.
The important point is that the discourse does not set unreasonable strict limits, but instead balances humility, reducing distinctions of status, with practicality, ensuring that the robe can be used comfortably and effectively. For example, if a monastic lives in a cold place, the robe may be made thicker; if in a hot region, it may be thinner.
The Vinaya also emphasizes that creating one's own rules or refusing to observe the standards set by the Buddha is a fault. This is regarded as a provocative act or a challenge to the authority of the Teacher.
Practical Meaning
The Sugatacīvara robe discourse is not only a set of technical rules about sewing.
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