Xct Mu Bu Vb Np 4Receiving Robe Cloth
Pāli / Sanskrit:Cīvarapaṭiggahana
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The Discourse on Receiving Robe Cloth (Cīvarapaṭiggahana)
Background
The content of this discourse belongs to the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically the Vinaya of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. The Vinaya Piṭaka consists of rules governing the collective life of monks and nuns, set forth by the Buddha to maintain discipline and purity in the Sangha. In particular, regulations concerning the robe (cīvara) play an important role, because the robe is one of the four basic requisites of a renunciant, together with almsfood, lodging, and medicine.
The rules concerning the receiving of robes were established to ensure purity in the process of supporting Sangha property. The robe is not merely ordinary clothing, but a symbol of the renunciant life, representing the abandonment of worldly desires and commitment to the Buddhist path. Therefore, the manner of receiving robes must follow strict rules in order to avoid errors in both form and spirit.
Main Content
The Cīvarapaṭiggahana Sutta prescribes the official conditions and procedures that members of the Sangha must follow when receiving robes from lawful sources. This reception is not an arbitrary act, but must be carried out according to a clear procedure and with the witnessing of the Sangha or authorized members.
Specifically, this discourse instructs that when monks or nuns receive robes from the Sangha or from individuals, there must be a clear transfer (paṭiggahana). This means there must be a definite moment when ownership passes from giver to recipient. Without this formal transfer, the robe is not considered to belong to that person, and this may lead to a violation of the rule.
The rule also prescribes special cases, such as when monks or nuns receive robes from relatives or from supporters of the Sangha. In these cases, the reception must be clear and not connected with motives of greed or impurity. In addition, the robe must be used for its proper purpose and may not be sold or exchanged for personal profit.
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