According to the Buddhist system, there are three kinds of robes: one is a small garment made of five pieces of cloth, commonly known as five clothes in China, which are worn when cleaning and working; First, sew seven pieces of cloth into a cheongsam, commonly known as seven clothes in China, which is usually worn; One is a coat made of nine or even twenty-five pieces of cloth, commonly known as Zufu in China. It's a dress, that is, an oblique coat worn when attending activities or meeting elders. Three clothes are always called cassock.

Monks who have received the great precepts can wear these three kinds of cassock. Wear different cassock (Dharma) in different seasons. The clothes, socks and shoes worn by monks are everywhere, and there is no hierarchy.

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The system of "cassock" also has certain truth and significance.

1, India is located in the tropics and people wear white clothes. Buddhism requires clothes to be dyed to distinguish monks from customs.

2, white vulgar clothes, more beautiful; The color of the cassock is not good, not good-looking.

3. Cutting and sewing can be sold as a Dufang store and cannot be used for other purposes.

4, dipped in water, can remove the beauty of the soul.

5. Poor cutting and dyeing can prevent thieves from taking clothes.

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