Lzh Sarv Bu Pm Np 4Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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The Discourse on Receiving a Kāṣāya Robe (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Background
The Discourse on Receiving a Kāṣāya Robe lies in the Vinaya Piṭaka, the legal and disciplinary section of the early Buddhist canon. The Vinaya Piṭaka was established to regulate the practice-life of bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs in the Sangha. This text specifically belongs to the Patimokkha (Pāṭimokkha) rules, the basic rules that monastics must observe.
The historical background of the text records that the Buddha instructed bhikkhus on the proper way to receive and manage kāṣāya robes. The kāṣāya robe is not merely clothing; it is a symbol of going forth, of the vow and resolve to practice according to the Dharma of the Awakened One. Therefore, receiving a kāṣāya robe must follow clear regulations, to avoid mistakes and ensure the dignity of the Sangha.
Main Content
Cīvarapaṭiggahana deals with the formal question of how a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī should receive a kāṣāya robe from donors, usually lay devotees. According to the Theravada Vinaya, receiving a robe cannot be done arbitrarily; it must have confirmation and must follow specific forms.
The text states that when a bhikkhu is offered a robe, there must be clear consent from both sides. The donor must have an intention of joyful appreciation (mudita) or merit, while the monastic must receive appropriately, neither greedily nor with timid refusal. This expresses the principle of completeness (sampanna) in the Vinaya: precision and clarity.
The elders also cautioned that ambiguous situations should be avoided, such as receiving a robe from people whose intentions are unclear, or through indirect channels without following the formal procedure. This could lead to disputes in the Sangha or weaken the confidence of the donor.
Practical Meaning
For monastics practicing in the Theravada tradition today, the Discourse on Receiving a Kāṣāya Robe reminds us that discipline is not restriction, but true freedom.
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