Monks wear a tunic and a cowl. There is also a scapula for work, stockings and shoes. The scapula is a garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head.
Buddhist monks traditionally wear saffron colored robes, which is a shade of orange.
the dress worn by religious monks during meditation.
The Svetambara
Can be a dress worn by a girl or woman. Can be a loose outer garment word by peasants or worn by monks
The dress and customs make no difference as long as your mind is Buddhist and you practice Buddhist teaching.
A gown or dress worn by a girl or woman A loose outer garment worn by peasants and workers A coarse outer garment worn by monks
The Monks were a group of American soldiers stationed in former west-Germany in the 60's. The formed a legendary rock n' roll band were they dress up like monks including monk haircuts. They made one album 'Black Monk Time' a few 7" singles and some tv appearances. A monk is a member of The Monks.
The collective noun for monks is an abomination of monks (from the older 'an abominable sight of monks').
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.
They wore simple robes tied with a robe and with a hood. The bathrobe we have today looks a bit like what they wore. Priests and monks were poor and dressed that way.
For lay Buddhists, like myself, I wear normal everyday clothes. Buddhists Monks and Nuns wear robes that are traditional to the lineage they belong to.
As monks.