Always had a doubt, do different levels of monk masters wear different robes?

Buddhism emphasizes the equality of all beings, so there is no hierarchy in Buddhist clothing.

According to the Buddhist system, the monk's robe has three pieces: one is a small robe sewn with five pieces of cloth, which is commonly known as the five robes in China, and is worn when cleaning and laboring; one is a middle robe sewn with seven pieces of cloth, which is commonly known as the seven robes in China, and is worn during the week; and one is a large robe sewn with nine or even twenty-five pieces of cloth, which is commonly known as the zuyi in China, and is a gown, which is the slanted tied coat, and is worn when participating in an activity or when meeting with an honored elder. The three coats are collectively known as the robe.

Monks who have received the Great Precepts are allowed to wear all three kinds of robes. Different robes are worn at different times of the year (dharma sessions). Clothes, socks, hats, and shoes worn by monks are everywhere in accordance with the Dharma, and there is no hierarchy.

Expanded Information

There are some reasons and meanings for the style of robe.

1, India is in the tropics, people often wear white. In order to differentiate between monks and laymen, Buddhism requires that clothes be dyed.

2, white mundane clothes, more bright; vestments bad color, do not seek beauty.

3, cut and sewn, to prevent the sale, and can not be removed for other purposes.

4, stained debris, can remove the psychological love of beauty.

5. Cutting off and dyeing bad, can rest the idea of thieves taking clothes.

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