InZen that might be the case, in other sects it's not that simple. This is what my teacher looks like when he has to lecture at a place where he has to wear a robe indicating rank, whether it's a lecture or a ceremony. He wears simple black robes the rest of the time but that's a personal choice. Here are photos of priests from various sects
Namotassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa When you see, just see. When you hear, just hear. When you think, just think; and when you know, just know. âSaÃyutta NikÃĄya 35:95WatSanFran #PaliChanting #NamoTassaBhagavatoNamo tassa bhagavato arahato sammÄsambuddhassa (x3)(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Rightly Self-
NamoTassa Bhagavato Arahato SammÃĨ Sambuddhassa Introduction 'Wide open are the doors to the deathless! Let those with ears to hear make sure their faith'1 With this inspirational proclamation the Buddha declared the freedom he had realized available to all.
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