Xct Mu Bu Pm Np 4Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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Explanation of the Cīvarapaṭiggahana Discourse (Receiving Robe Cloth)
Background
The Cīvarapaṭiggahana discourse is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon, specifically in the Mahāvibhaṅga (Great Analysis) section belonging to the Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha. This code was established by the Buddha Gotama to regulate the rules of practice for the community of monks and nuns, including principles related to receiving, using, and caring for robe cloth, those sacred requisites.
Robe cloth (cīvara) is not merely an ordinary item, but a symbol of renunciation and of the Buddhist way of life. In ancient Indian society, the robe of a bhikkhu or bhikkhunī was the sign of having abandoned worldly activities. Therefore, the Buddha taught in detail how robe cloth should be received, in order not only to protect communal property but also to nurture mindfulness concerning humility, moderation, and wholesome states.
Main Content
The Cīvarapaṭiggahana discourse deals with specific situations concerning a member of the Sangha or a bhikkhu receiving robe cloth from donors, or from the common fund of the community. The rule states that this receiving must be done properly, not arbitrarily or heedlessly.
Specifically, the discourse teaches that when a monastic wishes to receive robe cloth, they must do so through certain procedures. If the robe cloth is offered by an individual, the monastic must receive it respectfully and with gratitude. If it comes from the common fund, there must be the witness or approval of the monastic community. This ensures that there is no abuse or illegitimate appropriation of property.
The rule also reminds that robe cloth should be used for a proper purpose: to cover the body and avoid cold, not for display or exposure. A monastic should not accumulate too much robe cloth beyond actual need. If there is surplus, it must be returned or shared with the Sangha.
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