Why Buddhist Monks Wear Robes – An Insight into Modern Zen Buddhism
Interestingly, modern Buddhist monks’ attire goes way back to Buddha’s times when the Monastic robes were simple pieces of cloth primarily made of bits of rags and discarded shroud adorned by both the males and females. Buddhist monks’ clothing, though freshly made today, still remains simple to represent the simple spiritual lifestyle that each one of them has vowed to keep. A deeper insight in the personal experiences of the monks reveals more truths behind their outward appearance.
What Purpose do the Robes Serve?
According to the Buddhist monks, the Buddhist clothing creates a visible way of uniformity and intention to the world. While it covers you from neck to the ankle, it strips down all the personal attributes and aspects that one would easily use to define you or identify who you are. It makes it clear that what you wear does not announce who you are before you can even speak. The robe also serves the purpose of reminding the monks of their vocation which is to live apart from the world so they may be able to save and heal without getting trapped in temptations.
Why Do People Want to Become a Buddhist Monk?
Personal life experiences of the Buddhist monks reveal that most of them join the monastery from curiosity-driven instincts. With so much mystery in this world, the desire to discover why things are the way they are, why people are born to die or why the sun rises in the east, these among life’s other challenging mysteries attracts the monks to the life of Buddhist teachings.
– Source : World Religion News
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