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only practicing buddhists wear grey robes. the monks wear orange or yellow.
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What type of clothing do mahayana Buddhists wear?
Many Mahayana Buddhists wear colourful yet simple robes. These are quite impractical but they depict their dedication to the Buddhist religion. Mainly monks wear these robes, but some very religious Buddhists wear the robes without being monks. The colours of the robes depend on their status in monk society.
What do buddhists eat at wesak?
saffron robes, and their hair is shaved. Nuns wear white robes, and their hair is shaved too. All men are expected to become monks at some point in their life, but women are not required..
Is special clothing worn by some or all buddhists?
Special clothing is worn by some Buddhists. Monks and nuns wear robes. Some householders elect to wear special clothing as well.
Are Muslims from Thailand?
NO! Thailand is a Bhuddist Country. There are some in the south (about 9%).
Do monks have any possessions?
Monks typically live simple lives with very few possessions. They may have basic items such as robes, a bowl for food, and necessary personal items. Many monks also adhere to principles of minimalism and renunciation of material possessions.
What other faiths are practiced by a significant percentage of people in India?
Some of the faiths are muslim, hindu, bhuddist, christian and more.
Why do female Buddhists wear red?
The robes of Buddhist monks and nuns are always some shade of red, yellow, orange, purple or brown. Householders can wear any color. There is no distinction of color regarding sex (male or female).
Are monks allowed to use profanity?
No. Some monks do not talk at all.
Monks practiced alchemy in monasteries?
Yes. Some monks were alchemists.
Why do Buddhists wear robes?
Not all Buddhists wear yellow robes. Only monks and nuns. Originally, monks would make their robes from scraps of cloth they found in trash heaps and cemeteries. They would then smear them with clay to make them an even color. Later, they were allowed to dye them any color that one would find in dying leaves, such as red, yellow, orange, brown or maroon. Still it is customary to refer to them as being yellow, even though they may not actually be yellow. Part of this is because in some languages, such as Sinhalese, the word which we translate as "yellow" refers to any shade of yellow or orange.
What types of monks are there?
Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.
Why do buddists wear oringe robes?
Lay Buddhists dress like any other people in their society and are not confined to any special colour.Some western Buddhist monks dress in normal clothing like any other North American or European.Traditional Buddhist monks wear robes as part of their order's "uniforms" these robes may be different colours depending on what was available as dyes when the orders were set up. Typical colours are:China: Bright yellowJapan and Korea: Black, brown, grayTibet: Maroon or saffron (orange)Some Thedavara nuns: White or pinkThe original reason for the colours may have become "explained" later as the need based explanation becomes forgotten.
