Lzh Sarv Bu Pm Pc 90Robe Size
Pāli / Sanskrit:Sugatacīvara
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EXPOSITION OF THE SUGATACĪVARA SUTTA (The Sutta on the Buddha’s Robe)
Background
The Sugatacīvara Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically to the Pātimokkha, the basic code for monks. The Vinaya Piṭaka is one of the three main divisions of the Pāli Canon, regulating in detail the discipline, dress, and daily life of monastics according to the Theravāda Buddhist tradition.
The word “Sugata” is an epithet of the Buddha Śākyamuni, meaning “Well-Gone One” or “One of Perfect Understanding.” The word “cīvara” refers to clothing, especially the robe, the kāṣāya (saṅghāti), the sacred symbol of the Buddhist monastic order. This sutta was recorded to guide monks concerning proper standards for monastic dress.
According to the Theravāda tradition, regulations on robes are not additions or arbitrary rules; they symbolize modesty, conduct, and adherence to the life of practice. The Buddha instructed the monastic order in specific principles to maintain unity and decorum within the Sangha.
Main Content
The specific content of this sutta has not yet been fully translated in the descriptive information provided. However, based on the context of the Theravāda Vinaya, the Sugatacīvara Sutta concerns standards regarding the size, color, material, and proper way of wearing the robe.
Specifically, these rules stipulate that a monk’s robe should not be too large or too small, but should fit the body in order to avoid carelessness or pride. Its colors should be earth tones, yellow, brown, or gray, to signify humility and separation from the splendid clothing of the world. The robe must be carefully sewn, and must not be overly decorated or luxurious.
These regulations arise from specific events within the Sangha, where the Buddha witnessed lapses in discipline and gave guidance to correct them.
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