Tibet has a large number of Tibetan monks and most of its people are followers of Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan monks or lamas play a major role in the lives of the Tibetan people, conducting religious ceremonies and taking care of the monasteries. Tibet has the largest number of monks in the world with almost 1/3 of the population being a monk. Tibetan monks are considered to be the ultimate followers of Tibetan Buddhism. Therefore, the costumes of Tibetan monks are also a significant part of Tibetan culture.
In Tibet, red is the color of the sacred realm. While all shades have their place in temples and monasteries, burgundy belongs to the ordained monks or nuns, of whom there are thousands spread over the whole plateau
This is a complete set of pure cotton Tibetan Buddhist Lama Monk's Robe Set. This set contains five pieces of garments:
1. YELLOW COLOR COTTON SHIRT / BLOUSE :
It is sleeveless garments worn by monks. It is yellow in color and made out of pure cotton fabric.
2. BURGUNDY RED SKIRT: The Shamthap
This lower robe is sewn to look like a patched-up cloth, a deterrent from possible attachment to an object of value, such as a piece of quality cloth. In the past, the shamthap was sewn up from many pieces while today it is merely made to look patched.
The Gelugpa tradition dictates that the shamthap be draped with the fold on the right side turning towards the back, symbolizing a monk or nun's renouncement of worldly life and negative actions. The folds on the left turn towards the front, meaning their commitment to the Buddhist path and the virtuous activities that will contribute to accumulating merit.
3. MONK ROBE BELT :
This belt is a waist belt tied around monks' waist.
This is what they call the waistband.
This is very essential for monks.
This waistband is made according to the Buddhist monks and designed using high-quality fabrics.
This is a yellow stripe.
4. MEDITATION SHAWL/WRAP: The Zen
It can be draped to leave the right shoulder bare, but can also be fully wrapped. According to Vinaya rules, monks are not to wear sleeves, and the zen, which is made of pure cotton provides warmth.
Approximate size:
Length: 2.5 meters long
Width: 1.25 meters
5. MONK's JACKET: The Dhonka
This sleeveless upper garment was created in the time of Tsong Khapa, in the 14th century. Made of burgundy and yellow cotton fabrics, its protruding shoulders represent the fearlessness of one engaged on the path of enlightenment. The blue piping stands for the blue worn by Chinese monks. Following the destruction of Buddhism by King Langdarma in the 9th century, three monks escaped north to Amdo province from where they revived the Sangha, or religious community. To ordain new monks, the Vinaya requires a quorum of five ordained monks, and they invited two blue-clad Chinese monks to join them. This detail in the chogeu is in homage to them.
MATERIAL :
Cotton
COLOR :
urgandy Red
AVAILABLE SIZES:
Small, Medium,Large,XL,XXL,XXXL
ORIGIN:
Tibet
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