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What do Western Buddhists Wear?

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In the UK some Buddhists do wear poppies.


What clothes do buddist wear?

Most buddhists wear the same clothes you and I do. Richard Gere is a Buddhist. He wears clothes common to the western world. Being a world-wide religion, they wear the clothing of their culture. Now, if you mean, what do the monks wear, typically they wear orange robes to cover their Underoos. Little known fact, Buddhists love Underoos. Go figure.


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What clothes do Buddhist in England wear?

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Do Buddhists wear different clothes than Christians?

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Do Buddhists wear turbans?

No,they don't.


What are the dress rules of Buddhism?

For lay Buddhists, like myself, I wear normal everyday clothes. Buddhists Monks and Nuns wear robes that are traditional to the lineage they belong to.


What do zen Buddhists wear?

Buddhist civilians can wear whatever they want but monks are encouraged to were red or orange robes due to the fact Buddhists are supposed to live a simple life.


What type of clothing do mahayana Buddhists wear?

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Can Buddhists wear causual clothes?

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Is special clothing worn by some or all buddhists?

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What is the significant clothes for Buddhist?

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