What type of clothing do Indian religions wear and why (compare them) ? The comparisons in traditional clothing between the four major religions in India: Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikism, and Janism have similarities, yet also many differences.
In this paragraph the dress traditions of Buddhism will be discussed. Compared to other religions and movements, Buddhism became widespread in Asia because of the strong organization of its monastic communities (sangha). A very important sign to outwardly express the sangha has always been the monk’s robe. Traditional Buddhist typically wear robes. “The Sankrit and Pali word for monastic robes in civara. Wearing a civara is the first of monk’s four traditional requirements.” (CITE) If a monk wants to enter a temple, they must wear all three parts of their robe. This robe consists of an inner robe from the waist to the knee, an upper robe around the torso and shoulders, and an outer robe used as an over garment. (CITE) …show more content…
The “wearing of “castoff rags” was one of the “four resources” of a monk, being an exercise in ascetic humility similar to the other three, which are living on the alms, dwelling at the foot of a tree, and using only cow’s urine as medicine.” (CITE) As time went on, using rags was converted eventually into making the robes out of separate materials which typically consisted of pieces or strips of cloth. The second type of religious action connected to the robe originated from the permission monks received to have access to robes or the materials for producing them from the laity. The presentation for materials of robes was then thought to have the same beneficial karmic effects as a food offering. Within this practice materials and rags were offered. There were six types of materials allowed through the permission of the Buddha including: canvas, linen, hempen cloth, cotton, and
In this paragraph the dress traditions of Buddhism will be discussed. Compared to other religions and movements, Buddhism became widespread in Asia because of the strong organization of its monastic communities (sangha). A very important sign to outwardly express the sangha has always been the monk’s robe. Traditional Buddhist typically wear robes. “The Sankrit and Pali word for monastic robes in civara. Wearing a civara is the first of monk’s four traditional requirements.” (CITE) If a monk wants to enter a temple, they must wear all three parts of their robe. This robe consists of an inner robe from the waist to the knee, an upper robe around the torso and shoulders, and an outer robe used as an over garment. (CITE) …show more content…
The “wearing of “castoff rags” was one of the “four resources” of a monk, being an exercise in ascetic humility similar to the other three, which are living on the alms, dwelling at the foot of a tree, and using only cow’s urine as medicine.” (CITE) As time went on, using rags was converted eventually into making the robes out of separate materials which typically consisted of pieces or strips of cloth. The second type of religious action connected to the robe originated from the permission monks received to have access to robes or the materials for producing them from the laity. The presentation for materials of robes was then thought to have the same beneficial karmic effects as a food offering. Within this practice materials and rags were offered. There were six types of materials allowed through the permission of the Buddha including: canvas, linen, hempen cloth, cotton, and