San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Np 27Haste-Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Accekacīvara
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The Haste-Cloth Sutta (Accekacīvara)
Background
The Haste-Cloth Sutta belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically to the Pātimokkha, the compiled code of discipline within the Bhikkhu Pātimokkha. It is one of the disciplinary teachings concerning the management of Sangha property, especially in relation to the use of cloth for making a hastily prepared robe, that is, a robe sewn quickly within a short time and not according to proper standards.
According to the Theravāda tradition, these disciplinary teachings were established after the Buddha and his disciples were involved in specific events. When some bhikkhus violated the principles concerning robe-cloth, or used cloth in a way that did not conform to the Sangha’s regulations, these rules were established to maintain discipline and harmony in the Sangha.
In the context of the Vinaya Piṭaka, robe-cloth is not merely a matter of clothing, but a symbol of simplicity, non-ambition, and adherence to communal regulations. The use of a hastily made robe, meaning a robe made in too short a time without the Sangha’s approval, is regarded as a form of indiscipline and an expression of self-will.
Main Content
The Haste-Cloth Sutta concerns the rule on the process by which bhikkhus make robes. According to the rule of the Sangha, when a bhikkhu needs to make a new robe, this must be done according to a certain procedure. The cloth must be chosen, offered, or certified by the Sangha, and the sewing process must be carried out responsibly.
“Hasty” robe-making (accekacīvara) refers to a situation in which a bhikkhu makes a robe too quickly or not according to the regulations, whether inadvertently or out of a desire to avoid the official procedure. This is considered a violation because it does not respect the wisdom involved in managing common property and the disciplinary rules of the Sangha.
This disciplinary teaching is often connected with rules concerning sāmaṇeras, trainees, and bhikkhus, in order to ensure that all members of the Sangha observe fair standards in the use and maintenance of clothing. These rules reflect the principles of the Buddha-Dharma concerning fairness, transparency, and shared responsibility.
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