San Bu Pm Qizil Np 10Excessive Prompting for Robe Funds
Pāli / Sanskrit:Rāja
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Text on Excessive Prompting for Robe Funds
Background
This text belongs to the Vinaya Pitaka of the early tradition, the section concerning Vinaya regulations in Sangha procedure. The title "Raja" (King) suggests that the matter concerns persons of high social status, or situations in which worldly authority intervenes.
The Vinaya Pitaka was compiled after the Buddha Gotama entered nirvana, in order to record the rules of conduct that he had established for the Sangha, the monastic community. Texts concerning "Excessive Prompting for Robe Funds" reflect problems that arose in the Sangha when awakened practitioners did not follow proper conduct regarding clothing and material requisites.
The historical background shows that, while the Buddha was still alive, disputes and difficulties arose in the distribution of robes to bhikkhus. Practitioners should not abuse or apply excessive pressure when seeking material support, for this violates the spirit of humility (hiri) and moral dread (ottappa), two foundational qualities in Buddhism.
Main Content
This text clearly states that bhikkhus are not permitted to press, plead, or hint excessively in order to obtain money or materials for making new robes. Such action is considered a violation of Vinaya, especially the rules related to greed (lobha) and conduct inappropriate for the Sangha.
The regulations in the Vinaya are strict for a reason: those who are mindful must live with the minimum of what is necessary. Making robes is a basic need, but the manner of asking must be courteous; one may not speak disparagingly or provocatively. If a bhikkhu presses excessively, he is regarded as more greedy and no longer fitting the image of a pure renunciant.
This text also reminds us of the interaction between the Sangha and laypeople. Those outside the Sangha should not be provoked by excessive requests, because this damages confidence in the Sangha. Therefore, such bhikkhus are disciplined or corrected by the Sangha.
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