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Pāli / Sanskrit:Suddhakāla
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THE SCRIPTURE ON PURE CLOTH (SUDDHAKĀLA)
Background
The Scripture on Pure Cloth (Suddhakāla) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka in the Theravāda tradition, specifically in the Ni Pātimokkha section, the rules of virtuous training for monks and nuns. These are detailed regulations concerning the use of daily requisites, especially kinds of cloth, mats, and blankets in the life of practice. The Vinaya Piṭaka was recorded by the disciples of the Buddha in order to protect the purity of the Sangha and maintain ethical discipline within the community of practitioners.
Suddhakāla (suddhā = pure, kāla = cloth/coarse cloth) refers to decisions concerning the cleaning, preservation, and use of woven materials in the monastery. This content arose from the practical needs of the early Buddhist monastic community, when monastics lived in austere conditions and often had to rest hastily in temporary places or dwell in caves. Blankets and mats were essential requisites not only for keeping warm but also for protecting health.
Main Content
This scripture clearly prescribes the nature of pure cloth that bhikkhunīs and bhikkhus are permitted to use. In particular, it determines that cloth must be confirmed as “pure,” meaning that it does not violate the rules concerning its origin, the manner in which it was obtained, and the way it is used. A piece of cloth or a blanket is considered pure when it has been lawfully given to a monastic, carries no evil intention, and is used for the proper purpose.
The regulation on pure cloth is also connected with the issue of reputation and attraction to material comfort. The Buddha taught that basic requisites should be used mindfully and without heedlessness. Choosing simple cloth, not overly luxurious or sumptuous, reflects the spirit of austerity, the renunciation of unnecessary things. The scripture emphasizes that pure cloth consists of kinds of cloth that may be used openly without fear of criticism or of being considered a violation of the rules.
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