San Lo Bu Pm Sk 8Lifted Robe
Pāli / Sanskrit:Ukkhittaka
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Ukkhittaka Discourse (Lifted Robe)
Background
The Ukkhittaka discourse belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition and is one of the rules concerning the cultivation of discipline among monks and nuns. The Vinaya is regarded as a profound tradition of practice, recording the rules and guidelines established by the Buddha for the community of noble disciples in order to protect the honor, spirituality, and balanced development of the Sangha.
This discourse arose from a specific situation in monastic life, when monks and nuns did not observe the proper way of wearing the robe, a detail that may seem small but contains deep meaning regarding decorum, respect, and self-discipline. The name “Ukkhittaka” means “robe cast off” or “robe lifted up,” referring to the condition in which the monastic robe is left loose or not worn properly.
Main Content
This rule states that bhikkhunīs must not deliberately cast off or leave their monastic robe (Saṅghāṭi) loose in a crude or undignified way while walking or taking part in communal activities. The monastic robe is a symbol of solemnity, an outer covering that protects the inner purity of the practitioner.
Removing the robe or wearing it improperly may be regarded as an act of disrespect toward the Dharma, may create a bad impression in the outside community, or may show carelessness in practice. The Buddha emphasized that every action, however small, of bhikkhunīs affects the reputation of the Sangha and the ability to spread the Dharma to beings.
Therefore, keeping the robe with mindfulness, wearing it solemnly and consciously, is part of the monastic virtue of monks and nuns, reflecting reverence for the Dharma and self-discipline in every daily action.
Practical Meaning
Although this discourse is specifically about wearing the robe, its deeper meaning does not stop at the physical act.
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