About 衣鉢名義章
Song · by 允堪述
2,825 · about 9 min
"The Chapter on the Meaning of Robe and Bowl" is a Buddhist scripture authored by the eminent Vinaya master Yunkan of the Song Dynasty. Composed during the Northern Song period, a time when the study and practice of Buddhist monastic discipline were highly valued, this work systematically elucidates the forms, types, usage norms, and symbolic significance of robes and bowls in monastic life, reflecting the rigor and sanctity of Buddhist precepts. Master Yunkan, deeply versed in the Vinaya canon, presents in this text detailed explanations of the specific terminology and observance rules related to the three robes and one bowl, making it an essential document for the study of Song Dynasty Vinaya thought and monastic community systems. Holding an authoritative position within the Buddhist Vinaya tradition, this work provides a standard for later generations of monastics to uphold the precepts correctly, exerting a profound influence on the transmission and development of the Chinese Buddhist Vinaya lineage.