It actually says quite abit about it if you read closely.
BTW, when i was at shaolin 2 of my monk disciple instructors picked out a set of robes for me. I was told that the grey robes are...
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It actually says quite abit about it if you read closely.
BTW, when i was at shaolin 2 of my monk disciple instructors picked out a set of robes for me. I was told that the grey robes are...
Dogen was somewhat fanatical on the subject of kesa, proselytizing its profound virtues, lamenting the decadent period wherein it provided the only lifeline and yet was so neglected. I recommend his...
Monastics in the Mahayana tradition wear many different colors, according to region, country, sect and ordination level. When Buddhism came to China, color changed and changed again; different...
China did not have a mendicant tradition, wherein monastics would be supported by the populace (nor was it likely official support would be forthcoming from a government steeped in Confucianism and...
The Tradition of Buddha’s Robe
A Dharma talk given by Sr. Candana Karuna
At IBMC 9-24-06
During the past year, I’ve noticed a lot of people wondering about Buddhist robes: why are there so...