Mpt Np 5Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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Sutra on Receiving Robe Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Background
The Sutra on Receiving Robe Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana) belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka of Theravāda Buddhism, in the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha. These are detailed regulations concerning the way a bhikkhunī receives robe cloth from laypeople or Buddhist institutions, reflecting the Buddha’s profound mindfulness in the management of the Sangha.
The Vinaya Piṭaka was not created to constrain, but to protect the purity of the Sangha and maintain reasonable living conditions for practice. Regulations concerning robe cloth (cīvara) are not only material matters, but also symbolize humility, observance of the precepts, and connection with the monastic community.
Main Content
Cīvarapaṭiggahana prescribes the basic principles that a bhikkhunī must follow when receiving robe cloth. First of all, a bhikkhunī must not arbitrarily choose garments according to personal preference, but must follow the standards set by the Sangha or by supporters. This trains the attitude of relinquishing ambition and accepting simple living conditions.
Second, the process of receiving must be carried out solemnly and according to proper procedure. A bhikkhunī must show gratitude and respect toward those who provide robe cloth, whether they are eminent persons or devotees. This reflects the way of life of gratitude (kataññu).
Third, this text also implicitly concerns control over possession of property. A bhikkhunī has the right to possess the three robes (ti-cīvara) as the standard, regarded as sufficient for the needs of practice and living according to rule. These regulations are intended to avoid accumulation of property and material ambition, thereby preserving a spirit of simplicity and focused practice.
Practical Meaning
In the context of practice today, the Cīvarapaṭiggahana Sutra teaches us a profound lesson in self-awareness and discipline.
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