Significance of Pamsukula
In Mahayana Buddhism, Pamsukula refers to rags collected from a dust-heap that the Buddha permitted Bhikshus to wear if they chose to do so. This practice symbolizes humility and detachment from material possessions, aligning with the Buddhist principles of simplicity and renunciation. By wearing such garments, Bhikshus embody the values of modesty and reliance on what is freely available, reflecting the core teachings of Buddhism regarding the nature of existence and the detachment from worldly attachments.
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Buddhist concept of 'Pamsukula'
Pamsukula in Buddhism signifies rags collected from dust-heaps, permitted for Bhikshus to wear, emphasizing simplicity and detachment from materialism, reflecting the monastic ideal of humility and self-restraint.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Rags gathered from the dust-heap that the Buddha allowed Bhikshus to wear if they preferred.[1]
The concept of Pamsukula in local and regional sources
Pamsukula, meaning 'dust-heap cloth', is a crucial element in funeral rites, symbolizing a significant offering in regional traditions, emphasizing the cultural importance of this term in honoring the deceased.
From: Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka
(1) The term for the cloth offered in the funeral rites, literally meaning 'dust-heap cloth', which is treated as a significant offering.[2]