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what's with that saffron monk orange color? does it have a special meaning?

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 May 02, 2009 06:18 PM | view on twitter
I found a site that explains much more than just the color:

Similarly, the monks of the Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Thailand wear plain saffron or ochre robes. This reddish-yellow color is called kasaya or kasava in Pali sources and kashaya in Sanskrit sources. These monks wear these simple robes in emulation of the Buddha's humble garb and to represent their own detachment from the physical world in their pursuit of enlightenment.

I recommend looking here since you'll find more meaning in the uses and practices of the clothing too!
http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/things/monks_robes_hats.htm
http://seaif.typepad.com/seaif_weblog/images/2008/02/13/tltb7.jpg
peace!


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May 02, 2009 06:32 PM | view on twitter
saffron orange color in hindu mythlogy is linked with valour ,religion ,sacred or holy .It is worn by monk as it is believed to be holy .It is obtained from aplant called saffron ( kesar )

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