Lzh Sarv Bu Vb Np 4Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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Sutta on Receiving Robe Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Background
Cīvarapaṭiggahana is an important part of the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Bhikkhunī Vibhaṅga, or Analysis for Bhikkhunīs. This text records in detail the rules concerning receiving, using, and caring for robes, the traditional garments of ascetics and bhikkhunīs in the Theravāda Buddhist Sangha.
In early Buddhist history, the robe was not only an outer garment but also carried profound meaning regarding going forth, being distinct from worldly life, and observing the principles of practice. This text was compiled to establish clear standards, ensuring that receiving and using robes accords with the spirit and intention of the Buddha.
Main Content
Cīvarapaṭiggahana prescribes that bhikkhunīs must receive robes formally, through proper procedures. Receiving a robe is not arbitrary; it must have authentication or acknowledgment from senior elders or the Sangha.
The text details different situations: robes received from fellow practitioners, robes received from laypeople, and the distinction between prescribed robes (niyata) and unrestricted robes (aniyata). In particular, if a bhikkhunī receives a robe without authentication, or receives robes beyond the prescribed number, this gives rise to a violation or corresponding penalty.
Most importantly, the text also states the conditions by which receiving a robe becomes lawful: there must be clear intention (sañcetanā), the rite must be performed correctly, and the recipient must be an official member of the Sangha. If any of these factors is lacking, the robe is not yet considered properly “received” (paṭiggahita) according to the Dharma.
Practical Meaning
From the perspective of practice, Cīvarapaṭiggahana is not a dry administrative rule. It reflects the spirit of mindfulness (sati) and right view (sammādiṭṭhi) in even the smallest actions of renunciant life. Receiving the robe with proper authentication and clear awareness is the way practitioners commit themselves to the path of liberation.
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