As the Buddhist kesa, which originated in India, gradually spread to mainland China, the purpose and meaning of wearing it changed little by little due to problems such as the climate.
It is said that there are various reasons for the change in the meaning of the kesa besides the climate, but it is said that the treatment of the kesa changed to a symbolic object of Buddhism along with the change of the times. increase.
As Buddhism spread throughout the world, sects were divided into different sects, and the ceremonies and styles were subdivided according to sects. Gradually, luxurious decorations were adopted instead of collected cloth.
change of Kesa
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