TIBETAN BUDDHIST LAMA MONK'S ROBES :
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. This set contains five pieces of garments:
1. YELLOW COLOR COTTON SHIRT / BLOUSE :
It is a sleeveless garment worn by monks. It is yellow in color and made out of pure cotton fabric.
2. BURGUNDY RED SKIRT: THE SHEMDAP
The meditation skirt is called shemdap and it is a maroon skirt made with patched cloth and a varying number of pleats. This is the transformation of the original monastic robe of the Theravada tradition. Monks and nuns no longer wear discarded clothes but wear robes made from cloth that is donated or purchased. And nowadays the lower robe of Tibetan monastics is simply sewn to look patched.
It's a nice, light, raw cotton fabric that's light maroon in color. The fabric is completely sewn closed with an extra flab of fabric for additional room.
3. MONK ROBE BELT :
This belt is a waist belt that is tied around the waist of monks. This is what they call the waistband.
This is essential for monks. This waistband is made according to Buddhist traditions and designed using high-quality woolen threads. This color is yellow.
4. MEDITATION SHAWL/WRAP: The Zen
It can be draped to leave the right shoulder bare, but it can also be fully wrapped. According to Vinaya rules, monks are not to wear sleeves. It is made of pure cotton.
Approximate size:
Length: 2.0 meters long
Width: 1.02metres
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, red, and blue piping, its protruding shoulders are said to represent the fearlessness of one engaged on the path of enlightenment. The blue piping stands for the blue worn by Chinese monks.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS :
Material :
Cotton
COLOR: :
Burgundy Red
ORIGIN:
Tibet
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