San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Pc 86Upholstery
Pāli / Sanskrit:Tūlonaddha
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The Tūlonaddha Discourse - An Explanation of the Vinaya Piṭaka
Context
The Tūlonaddha discourse, provisionally translated as "the use of wool or stuffing," is found in the Pātimokkha of the Theravāda Vinaya tradition, specifically in the Pācittiya section, the lighter rules of training and correction, for which a bhikkhu who commits an offense makes amends through Pāṭidesanā, confession.
The Vinaya Piṭaka is the collection of disciplinary instructions for the monastic community established by the Buddha in order to maintain the purity, harmony, and concentration of the Sangha. The rules are not to be seen as punishments, but as means of practice, helping followers train in the precepts so as to develop concentration (Samādhi) and wisdom (Paññā).
Rules concerning the material objects used, especially cloth or wool used for cushions or decoration, were chosen as a subject because they are directly related to the simple life of a bhikkhu, one who has renounced luxury and embellishment.
Main Content
The Tūlonaddha discourse regulates the use of wool or stuffing (Tūla) for filling objects such as pillows, mattresses, or seats. The core of this rule concerns the early spirit of practice: a bhikkhu should not seek comfort, softness, or luxury beyond the basic needs of a celibate and focused life.
According to the Theravāda Vinaya Piṭaka, if a bhikkhu uses wool or stuffing to decorate or add unnecessary comfort to his personal requisites, this is regarded as a violation of a training rule. The purpose is not merely to "forbid," but to guide the trainee to understand the subtle aspects of living with minimized material desire (Chanda).
This rule reflects a broader principle in the Vinaya Piṭaka: all the requisites of a bhikkhu, from robes (Cīvara), bedding (Mañja), blankets (Pattaraṭṭha), to articles for eating and drinking, must accord with the main purpose of the religious life, namely, to remove habits of dependence on material things and concentrate on the practice of the Dharma.
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