Buddhist Monks Around The World
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The monk's robe goes back to the Buddha's own time for, it was He who introduced it to the early monks. The "triple robe" (tricivara) comprises an inner garment or waistcloth (antaravasaka), an upper robe (uttarsanga) and outer robe (sanghati) (Vin 1:94 289). In addition to these, the nun also wears a vest or bodice (samkacchika) and has a bathing-cloth (udakasatika) (Vin 2:272) which altogether comprise her "fivefold robe".
The Sutras often mention: "Then early in the forenoon, the Blessed One, having robed himself and taking his bowl and (upper) robe, approach . . . ". Those unfamiliar with monastic ways may wonder if the Buddha only half-dressed on His alms-round.
According to the Buddhist Scriptures and the Commentaries, in the early monastic days, the monks would go out on their alms-round dressed only in their waistcloth which was neatly worn, and carrying their upper robe and bowl in their hands. When the monks were in the vicinity of houses, they would put on their upper robe before going to collect alms.
The waistcloth is about the size of a sarong, both the other robes measure about 2m by 7m (about 6 feet by 9 feet). The Vibhanga says that "A monk should wear the waistcloth even all around, covering the area of the navel and the area of the knees." It is secured to the waist with a flat waistband.
The third robe, the outer robe (sanghati), is not often mentioned in the Scriptures but was permitted by the Buddha for additional use during the cold season. These robes measure about 2m by 3m (about 6 feet by 9 feet). Unlike the upper robe which is only of one layer, the outer robe has two. This is the real meaning of the term, "the triple robe".
According to the Pali tradition, six kinds of cloth are allowed for making the upper and outer robes: plant fibres, cotton, silk, animal hair (e.g. wool, but not human), hemp, and a mixture of some or all of them. The Buddha recommended that the robe design should be cut in the pattern of the Magadha padi-fields.
The robe dye is allowed to be obtained from six kinds of substances: roots and tubers, plants, bark, leaves, flowers and fruits. They should be boiled in water for a long time to get the dun dye. Saffron and ochre (from the jackfruit's heartwood) are the most prevalent colours today. Though there is a tendency amongst forest monks to wear ochre and city monks to wear saffron, but this is not always the rule.
There are a number of ways the monks wear their robes (depending usually on their sect and country). The most universal one is that which is worn for the alms-round when the robe is covering both the shoulders. The two top corners are held together and the edges rolled tightly together. The roll is then pushed over the left shoulder, down the back, under the armpit and is pressed down with the left arm. The roll is parted in front through which protrudes the right arm.
Within the monastery or residence and when having an audience with a more senior monk, a simpler style is adopted (as a gesture of respect and to facilitate work). The right side of the robe is pushed under the armpit and over the robe on the left leaving the right shoulder bare.
The Buddhist monastic robe is so versatile that it can be used, besides what is already mentioned, as a blanket, a seat-spread, a groundsheet, a head-cover, a windbreak, etc. It is easy to clean and repair. It is perhaps the oldest style of dress still in fashion after 2,500 years.
The robes serve not just as a kind of uniform to remind the wearer that he or she is a member of a larger universal community, but is itself an object of reflection to be worn "properly considering them: only to ward off cold, to ward off heat, to ward off the touch of insects, wind, sun and reptiles; only for keeping myself decent" (M 1:10). Above all, they remind the wearer that he or she has committed him or herself to high spiritual ideals - to master the Dharma, liberate oneself and show others the Way. - Zábava
This video is so beautiful.. bt If you dont mind, can I just ask you, why Indian monks are not mentioned here???
There are almost no Indian Buddhist monks as the religion was largely wiped out under the Mughals and the present right wing government is hostile to Buddhism as well.Those few Indian monks that there are are mostly Theravadin, which is shown in the video.
@@ObakuZenCenter Yeah! I Totally Agree.
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thank you.
Good video peace
Although I follow Theravada Buddhism, I love Japanese Buddhist monk attire and customs
What about Cambodia
same as Thailand and Lao
🙏🙏🙏
Tibetan I saw also maroon red pls add more countries such as India Russia etc it says around the worlds
maha abhisambhidana suthraya th shrawanaya kirima sadaha salaswanne nam pin!
thank you let me know the different Monks all over the world.
you forgot monks from nepal, india, bhutan, malaysia, indonesia, india, cambodia and laos!!!
Bangladesh
Bhutanese follow Tibetan Buddhism
Where cambodia
Cambodia 🇰🇭 ?
i dont know why, but the Sri Lankan Monk looks Gangsta
Pls add Indian monks also
There really aren't any to add and those that are dress mostly as Theravadin monks.
Laotian, Cambodian, Nepalese monk?
in nepal they wear either tibetan or mongolian robe
Quite q
Where is vajrayana ?
Tibetan and Mongolian minks were Vajryana, they made a mistake
Sometimes, Vajrayana is considerated a part of Mahayana
檀 杏斗 you look like scary asian ghost girl
はるこあずみ you do too...
Where is hinayana?🙃
Theravada is one of the sub-school from Hinayana Tradition of Buddhism
There is no Hinayana. That's a pejorative, a negative term among most Buddhists.
Sri lankan monks- uniform is something wrong as this vidio.. please take the correct pictures of sri lankan therawadha monks
All around the world...???
Where is the land of the birth place of Buddhism...India...???
the monks in india are are tibetan, so they wear tibetan robes
Where are the shaolin monks?
They are the Chinese monks
@@laststandinstalingrad5162 china is classified under "around the world"
Lmao how you guys forget Nepal??? Like that should be the first one
Nepal is the birth place of the Lord Buddha..and you Forgot!..Really!
they wear tibetan or mongolian robe in nepal
@@tekashi-fu9kg oh well idk I have seen some different ones
sejal chetry oh thats cool
@@tekashi-fu9kg I like profile pic
i thought there are indian monks too
+Tussi Fuddu Hai hmm didn't know that
+Tussi Fuddu Hai I think those are Indian nationals that are ethnic Tibetan. Native Indians from the subcontinent often choose Theravada I believe, modeling after Sri Lanka
Tussi Fuddu Hai Your from the North? I think Indian buddhists are more common down south. In Maharashtra population of Buddhists are 10%
Tussi Fuddu Hai muslims arent real indians
Anonymous I hear Indian Muslims are either have persian blood, or are untouchables that converted.
Nepal is the birth place of the Lord Buddha..and you Forgot!..Really!
Nepalese monks are mostly Tibetan Buddhist and that was shown here.
Buddhism is best but most monks and nuns are nonveg alcoholic married and living luxury. This is not good. monks and nuns should be pureveg and live simple life without luxury and violence. Buddha said if you don't have any food to eat then you can eat meat. This comment is from the land of buddha lumbini Nepal south Asia.
Grow up and worry more about your own life.
Maybe where you live but most monks and nuns don’t live like that.